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L157 EPJ

1994 Yamaha SR125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,628 mi
Last recorded18,628 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 1994 Yamaha SR12519,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL157 EPJ
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2015 18,628 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

front tyre unevenly worn

left hand throttle fitted

rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

speedometer glass broken

throttle tube too large for bars

Pass 13 Apr 2015 18,628 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

front tyre unevenly worn

left hand throttle fitted

rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

speedometer glass broken

throttle tube too large for bars

Pass 24 Aug 2013 17,119 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 16,797 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 16,325 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 16,324 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 11,275 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 8,649 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 3,590 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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L157 EPJ is a 1994 Yamaha SR125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Yamaha SR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 19,632 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 L157 EPJ, 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 32 years old, this Yamaha SR125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L157 EPJ is a 1994 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 8 June 1994.

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