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P487 FRR

1997 Yamaha SR125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

7,469 mi
Last recorded7,469 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Yamaha SR12519,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP487 FRR
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 7,469 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 7,309 miles

f/brakeleverball end missing

Pass 2 Apr 2009 6,694 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 6,694 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 11,252 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 11,252 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 9,398 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 9,398 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Front Steering movement excessively rough with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

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

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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P487 FRR 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 P487 FRR, 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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P487 FRR is a 1997 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 17 May 1997.

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