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P196 MEH

1997 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

13,041 mi
Last recorded13,041 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Yamaha SR12519,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP196 MEH
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 13,041 miles

Front offside and nearside fork seal dust covers deteriorated

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

slight bind front brake

Fail 30 Sep 2015 12,996 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 11,089 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 8,881 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 8,288 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 8,288 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 7,216 miles

front tyre slightly cracked

Pass 6 Nov 2010 6,686 miles

front brake slightly binding

Pass 5 Nov 2009 6,488 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 6,481 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 5,060 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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P196 MEH is a 1997 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P196 MEH, 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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P196 MEH is a 1997 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 2 July 1997.

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