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GSH 983Y

1983 Yamaha SR125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

19,055 mi
Last recorded19,055 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 1983 Yamaha SR12524,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSH 983Y
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 19,055 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 19,055 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 18,141 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 15,802 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 15,490 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 14,258 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 8,078 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 19 Jul 2006 8,078 miles

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2005 6,714 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2005 6,690 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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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GSH 983Y is a 1983 Yamaha SR125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 GSH 983Y, 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 GSH 983Y registered?

GSH 983Y is a 1983 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 13 June 1983.

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