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P978 MKP

1997 Yamaha 125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

12,319 mi
Last recorded12,319 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Yamaha 12521,592 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP978 MKP
MakeYamaha
Model125
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 12,319 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

both front fork gaiters split

engine sounds very rough

rear swing arm and frame starting to corrode

Pass 31 May 2018 12,319 miles

gaiters over front forks

Pass 16 May 2017 11,725 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

clutch lever pivot worn

Fail 12 May 2017 11,724 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded brake rod fouling rear arm (3.2.A1h)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

clutch lever pivot worn

Pass 9 May 2016 9,289 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 6,298 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 5,564 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 3,177 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha 125?

Based on 827 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
1,081
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 18
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 13
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 11
reflector on motorcycle missing 10
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P978 MKP is a 1997 Yamaha 125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 21,592 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha 125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P978 MKP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P978 MKP is a 1997 Yamaha 125, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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