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L599 GYV

1994 Yamaha SR125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

22,543 mi
Last recorded22,543 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Yamaha SR12519,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL599 GYV
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 22,543 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 21,644 miles

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 21,420 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 21,116 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 21,116 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 19,667 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 19,566 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 19,357 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 15,399 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 12,286 miles

headlamp has poor pattern.

rear tyre is starting to crack in places.

Fail 26 May 2010 12,249 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

rear tyre is starting to crack.

Pass 18 Jun 2009 11,863 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 8,880 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 8,880 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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L599 GYV is a 1994 Yamaha SR125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 L599 GYV, 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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L599 GYV is a 1994 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 8 February 1994.

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