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Y254 NLL

2001 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,411 mi
Last recorded14,411 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha SR12514,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY254 NLL
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 14,411 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Nearside front fork. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 12,930 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 10,945 miles

Rear tyre cracking

Fail 10 Jun 2024 10,945 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear tyre cracking

Pass 5 Jun 2023 8,638 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 8,638 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2014 7,273 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 7,020 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 6,804 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 6,804 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 5,432 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2009 3,405 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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Y254 NLL is a 2001 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 Y254 NLL, 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 Y254 NLL registered?

Y254 NLL is a 2001 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 22 May 2001.

Is Y254 NLL safe to buy?

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