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P862 FHC

1997 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

36,988 mi
Last recorded36,988 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 1997 Yamaha SR12519,313 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP862 FHC
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 36,988 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

front mudguard mounting bolts only has one each side should have two each side

Fail 5 Oct 2020 36,891 miles

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

Forks excessively deformed both forks bent (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock forks fouling on fuel tank on left lock, also sticks in frame ,due to damaged lock stop. (2.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim rear inner tube sticking out of bead on left side (5.2.3 (k))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Footrest rubber is split and not very secure

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside fork seal dust cap is half missing

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Front front mudguard is badly split and will fall onto front wheel

Pass 9 Oct 2019 36,552 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 36,552 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 36,420 miles

chain tension & wear

front brake binding borderline

Fail 5 Dec 2017 36,420 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

chain tension & wear

front brake binding borderline

Pass 5 Jul 2016 36,258 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 36,253 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 35,020 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 35,020 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2015 35,013 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2014 31,696 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 30,047 miles

front mudguard cracked

rear tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 12 Jun 2012 28,075 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 27,806 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 27,544 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 27,544 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 26,690 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 26,690 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 25,437 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 May 2007 25,004 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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P862 FHC is a 1997 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 P862 FHC, 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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P862 FHC is a 1997 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 10 April 1997.

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