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V487 FAE

2000 Yamaha SR125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

14,982 mi
Last recorded14,982 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Yamaha SR12516,934 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV487 FAE
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 14,982 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 22 Oct 2016 11,338 miles

front brake binding slightly

Fail 22 Oct 2016 11,338 miles

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

front brake binding slightly

Fail 15 Oct 2016 11,326 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Horn not working with lights on (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

front brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Oct 2015 9,497 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 9,497 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 9,125 miles

Drive chain needs adjusting and lubricating

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front L-plate slightly loose on mounting

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear tyre tread showing signs of surface craking around the full diameter of tyre

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

all indicators flashing irregular when vehicle idling

front tyre tread showing signs of surface craking around the full diameter of tyre

Fail 29 Jul 2013 9,120 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain needs adjusting and lubricating

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front L-plate slightly loose on mounting

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear tyre tread showing signs of surface craking around the full diameter of tyre

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

all indicators flashing irregular when vehicle idling

front tyre tread showing signs of surface craking around the full diameter of tyre

Fail 9 Jul 2012 9,050 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 9,050 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 May 2011 8,106 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 7,430 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 4,942 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 3,036 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2005 3,036 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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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V487 FAE is a 2000 Yamaha SR125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V487 FAE, 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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V487 FAE is a 2000 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 15 January 2000.

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