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VUX 796Y

1983 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

16,427 mi
Last recorded16,427 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 1983 Yamaha SR12524,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUX 796Y
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 16,427 miles

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 16,427 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 16,244 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pillion seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

both front shock legs corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2008 16,180 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 16,180 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 16,013 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 16,013 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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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VUX 796Y is a 1983 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1983 Yamaha SR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 24,491 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 VUX 796Y, 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 43 years old, this Yamaha SR125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VUX 796Y registered?

VUX 796Y is a 1983 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 1 March 1983.

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The MOT history for VUX 796Y shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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