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Y953 ACV

2001 Yamaha SR125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

31,146 mi
Last recorded31,146 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Yamaha SR12514,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY953 ACV
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 31,146 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 31,124 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2022 31,122 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust excessively corroded

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 30,798 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 30,770 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 28,816 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 28,234 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 28,234 miles

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 27,263 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2018 27,257 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 25,740 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 25,367 miles

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)

Fail 23 May 2014 25,367 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 25,264 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 25,264 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 22,751 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 22,751 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 19,246 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 15,974 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 12,833 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2005 12,833 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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Y953 ACV is a 2001 Yamaha SR125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y953 ACV, 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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Y953 ACV is a 2001 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 8 May 2001.

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