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Y889 FPU

2001 Yamaha SR125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

37,037 mi
Last recorded37,037 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha SR12514,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY889 FPU
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 37,037 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 35,596 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 33,844 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2023 33,844 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 33,812 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 33,812 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 33,034 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 32,115 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 30,934 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

front brake slighty rubbing

Fail 2 Mar 2018 30,915 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 29,823 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 296,814 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 27,911 miles

Engine very noisey.

Pass 2 Dec 2014 27,911 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 27,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 27,868 miles

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

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

Left hand and right hand side covers missings

Fail 16 Oct 2013 27,868 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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

Left hand and right hand side covers missings

Pass 4 May 2012 25,066 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 24,065 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 22,328 miles
Pass 4 May 2009 15,290 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 12,990 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 12,672 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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Y889 FPU is a 2001 Yamaha SR125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 Y889 FPU, 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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Y889 FPU is a 2001 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 4 April 2001.

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