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V242 MFM

2000 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,690 mi
Last recorded27,690 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Yamaha SR12516,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV242 MFM
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2015 27,690 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 26,158 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 26,158 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 25,925 miles

Front tyre sidewall slightly perished

Pass 25 Mar 2011 25,394 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 25,394 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 24,639 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

front tyre slightly perrished

Fail 16 Mar 2010 24,639 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

front tyre slightly perrished

Pass 23 Mar 2009 23,858 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 22,966 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

front tyre slightly perrished

Pass 1 May 2007 22,066 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

front tyre slightly perrished

Pass 28 Apr 2006 20,963 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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V242 MFM is a 2000 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha SR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 16,934 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 V242 MFM, 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 26 years old, this Yamaha SR125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V242 MFM is a 2000 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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