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BRT 233Y

1983 Yamaha SR125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

26,113 mi
Last recorded26,113 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 1983 Yamaha SR12524,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRT 233Y
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 26,113 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 26,087 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 26,022 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2023 26,022 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 25,665 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 25,590 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2020 25,447 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 25,421 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 25,315 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2017 24,689 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 May 2016 24,633 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 24,491 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 24,348 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 24,241 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 24,175 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 May 2010 23,997 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2010 23,997 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 9 May 2009 23,914 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 23,782 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 23,616 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 23,557 miles

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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BRT 233Y is a 1983 Yamaha SR125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1983 Yamaha SR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 24,491 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BRT 233Y, 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 43 years old, this Yamaha SR125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BRT 233Y registered?

BRT 233Y is a 1983 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 22 February 1983.

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