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V859 ESG

2000 Yamaha SR125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,419 mi
Last recorded26,419 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2000 Yamaha SR12516,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV859 ESG
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 26,419 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 24,265 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 23,919 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2021 23,893 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened forks bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 21,634 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2020 21,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly sticks (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 20,743 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jul 2016 20,728 miles

Offside handlebar leaver mount cracked

Fail 13 Jul 2016 20,728 miles

Direction indicator not working all (1.5.1c)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies both (1.3.1a)

Offside handlebar leaver mount cracked

Pass 29 Oct 2014 20,412 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 20,412 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 19,098 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 17,926 miles

Rear Brake component is slightly distorted (3.1.5)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 16,014 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 15,517 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 Jul 2009 15,221 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2009 15,221 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Lower Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 1 May 2008 15,005 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 May 2008 15,005 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 14,703 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 14,589 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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V859 ESG is a 2000 Yamaha SR125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V859 ESG, 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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V859 ESG is a 2000 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 16 February 2000.

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