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P505 UNK

1997 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

52,076 mi
Last recorded52,076 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha SR12519,313 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP505 UNK
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 52,076 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 47,230 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 42,490 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 42,490 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 38,203 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 31,870 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 26,764 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 25,025 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 24,998 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 18,040 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 15,678 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 Jan 2012 12,149 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 11,823 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 11,582 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 10,901 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 10,606 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 9,881 miles

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

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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P505 UNK is a 1997 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P505 UNK, 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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P505 UNK is a 1997 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 29 May 1997.

Is P505 UNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P505 UNK shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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