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X228 UCV

2000 Yamaha SR125

Brown Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

37,684 mi
Last recorded37,684 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha SR12516,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX228 UCV
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year2000
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 37,684 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2026 37,684 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 35,349 miles

Central Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Central Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 35,349 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Central Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 35,342 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 35,338 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 32,980 miles

Road spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 32,980 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Road spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 32,953 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 32,953 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 32,929 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 32,929 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2014 32,812 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 22 May 2013 32,390 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 21 May 2012 31,477 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 14 May 2012 31,458 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 16 May 2011 30,480 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 30,428 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 17 May 2010 27,815 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 24,481 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 24,376 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 20,476 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 13 Sep 2006 17,862 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 17,862 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

How Reliable is the Yamaha SR125?

Based on 37,376 MOT tests across 4,519 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
776
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
4,519
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 764
Drive chain excessively loose 552
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 503
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 469
wheel bearings have excessive free play 370
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X228 UCV is a 2000 Yamaha SR125 in Brown with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha SR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 16,934 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha SR125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 764 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X228 UCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha SR125 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 26 years old, this Yamaha SR125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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X228 UCV is a 2000 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 14 September 2000.

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