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Y178 KRJ

2001 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,571 mi
Last recorded24,571 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha SR12514,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY178 KRJ
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 24,571 miles

Front Cracking within tread area.

Please note slight damage to main stand (bent).

Rear Cracking within tread area.

Fail 27 Sep 2025 24,448 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Cracking to tyre.

Please note main stand damaged (bent).

Rear Cracking to tyre.

Pass 31 Aug 2024 20,900 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 20,404 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 19,136 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 18,006 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 16,616 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015 15,782 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 15,782 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 15,368 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 14,057 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 12,159 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 9,975 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 6,878 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2007 6,869 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 5,647 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 3,417 miles

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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Y178 KRJ is a 2001 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha SR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 14,810 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y178 KRJ, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha SR125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y178 KRJ registered?

Y178 KRJ is a 2001 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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