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P229 HEO

1997 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

11,599 mi
Last recorded11,599 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha SR12519,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP229 HEO
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 11,599 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 10,948 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 10,933 miles

Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

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

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure side stand,lock nut missing (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 8,023 miles

brake hoses in sleeves

Pass 1 Aug 2016 7,841 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 7,532 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 7,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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P229 HEO is a 1997 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P229 HEO, 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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What year was P229 HEO registered?

P229 HEO is a 1997 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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