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L286 YTL

1994 Yamaha SR125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

31,477 mi
Last recorded31,477 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1994 Yamaha SR12519,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL286 YTL
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 31,477 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 16 May 2025 31,467 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 31,187 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 30,960 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 16 May 2023 30,960 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 May 2022 30,404 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front tyre has small sidewall cracks

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 May 2021 29,666 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 May 2020 28,503 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 27,923 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 27,555 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 27,462 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 27,322 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 27,322 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 27,019 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 26,189 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 25,497 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 24,041 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 24,032 miles

Front Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 22,815 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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L286 YTL is a 1994 Yamaha SR125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 L286 YTL, 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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L286 YTL is a 1994 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 20 May 1994.

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