MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,847 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6) DANGEROUS
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Chain is rubbing on stand
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
chain is rubbing on stand
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)
Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)
Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.3.5a)
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)
Rear Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.3.5a)
Rear 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.
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A179 TVL is a 1984 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
Across all 1984 Yamaha SR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 22,036 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 A179 TVL, 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 42 years old, this Yamaha SR125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A179 TVL is a 1984 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 5 March 1984.
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