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Y988 CGJ

2001 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

32,864 mi
Last recorded32,864 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Yamaha SR12514,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY988 CGJ
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 32,864 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 32,219 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 32,219 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 30,530 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 30,478 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 30,134 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 30,077 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2013 30,077 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 29,124 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 28,233 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 27,806 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 26,326 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 24,946 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 24,928 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 22,563 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 18,415 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 18,415 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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Y988 CGJ is a 2001 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y988 CGJ, 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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Y988 CGJ is a 2001 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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