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A179 TVL

1984 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

39,847 mi
Last recorded39,847 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 1984 Yamaha SR12522,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA179 TVL
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 39,847 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 39,840 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 39,783 miles

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))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 39,344 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 39,184 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 38,991 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 38,991 miles

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)

Pass 16 May 2012 38,848 miles

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)

Fail 16 May 2012 38,848 miles

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)

Pass 17 May 2011 37,995 miles

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)

Fail 14 May 2011 37,995 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 37,238 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 37,238 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 35,599 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 35,599 miles

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)

Pass 2 May 2008 34,933 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 24 Apr 2008 34,933 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 31,420 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 31,411 miles

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.

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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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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