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L389 VYJ

1994 Yamaha SR125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,522 mi
Last recorded34,522 miles
Recorded on14 May 2010
Typical for 1994 Yamaha SR12519,632 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL389 VYJ
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2010 34,522 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 33,344 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Pass 21 May 2009 33,344 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 32,723 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 32,721 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 30,504 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 29,771 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2006 29,147 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 29,136 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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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L389 VYJ is a 1994 Yamaha SR125 in Black 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 L389 VYJ, 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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What year was L389 VYJ registered?

L389 VYJ is a 1994 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 7 July 1994.

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The MOT history for L389 VYJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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