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P158 PYA

1997 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

41,143 mi
Last recorded41,143 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha SR12519,313 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP158 PYA
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 41,143 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 41,143 miles

Front Brake component modification unsafe Braided hose too long. (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 39,994 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 38,735 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020 36,649 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 33,326 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 32,598 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 32,597 miles

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 30,536 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 26,768 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2012 26,768 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 21,916 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 21,916 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 19,134 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 4 Jun 2010 19,134 miles

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 May 2009 17,104 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 19,337 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 19,337 miles

Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 18,446 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 17,094 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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P158 PYA is a 1997 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha SR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 19,313 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 P158 PYA, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha SR125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P158 PYA is a 1997 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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