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Y791 MFT

2001 Yamaha SR125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

22,802 mi
Last recorded22,802 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha SR12514,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY791 MFT
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 22,802 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Forks deformed but serviceable (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 22,792 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested unable to switch off main beam (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Forks deformed but serviceable (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Fork yoke in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected fork leg twisted in yoke (2.2.2 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 21,367 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 20,595 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 20,504 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 20,500 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 20,433 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 177,154 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 16,400 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 15,133 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 13,636 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 12,801 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 12,801 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 10,492 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 8,634 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 8,634 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 7,647 miles

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

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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Y791 MFT is a 2001 Yamaha SR125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y791 MFT, 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 Y791 MFT registered?

Y791 MFT is a 2001 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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