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P453 TAF

1997 Yamaha SR125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

34,732 mi
Last recorded34,732 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Yamaha SR12519,313 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP453 TAF
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 34,732 miles

switchgear loose on handlebars

Fail 9 Jul 2012 34,732 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

switchgear loose on handlebars

Pass 23 Jun 2011 31,908 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 31,905 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 31,880 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 31,880 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 31,880 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 29,490 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

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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P453 TAF is a 1997 Yamaha SR125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P453 TAF, 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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P453 TAF is a 1997 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 17 June 1997.

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