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Y481 AVF

2001 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,296 mi
Last recorded30,296 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha SR12514,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY481 AVF
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 30,296 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 28,108 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 26,829 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 25,317 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 25,317 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 21,253 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 17,473 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 17,473 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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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Y481 AVF is a 2001 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 Y481 AVF, 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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Y481 AVF is a 2001 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 6 June 2001.

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