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Y997 BNG

2001 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

23,414 mi
Last recorded23,414 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Yamaha SR12514,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY997 BNG
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 23,414 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 23,414 miles

Brake linkage clevis joint excessively worn (3.2.A1d)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint excessively worn (3.2.A1d)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 23,414 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 23,414 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 21,423 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 21,423 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 18,493 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 18,493 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2006 16,514 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 16,514 miles

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

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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Y997 BNG is a 2001 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y997 BNG, 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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Y997 BNG is a 2001 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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