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F191 VAV

1988 Yamaha TZR125

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

25,809 mi
Last recorded25,809 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2009
Typical for 1988 Yamaha TZR12528,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF191 VAV
MakeYamaha
ModelTZR125
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2009 25,809 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip missing (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip missing (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 24,601 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2005 24,601 miles

Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

How Reliable is the Yamaha TZR125?

Based on 5,764 MOT tests across 1,312 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
526
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
1,312
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 265
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 239
Horn not working 123
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 121
Direction indicator not working 121
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F191 VAV is a 1988 Yamaha TZR125 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha TZR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 28,337 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 TZR125 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 265 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F191 VAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha TZR125 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 38 years old, this Yamaha TZR125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F191 VAV registered?

F191 VAV is a 1988 Yamaha TZR125, first registered on 26 September 1988.

Is F191 VAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F191 VAV shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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