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W162 RSC

2000 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

27,640 mi
Last recorded27,640 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha SR12516,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW162 RSC
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 27,640 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 27,010 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 26,163 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Front Tyre cracked slightly

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake noisy when applied

Rear Road spring corroded Incl Shocks x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 25,258 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 24,402 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 23,402 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 21,101 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 18,573 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 18,568 miles

Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 14,434 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 14,153 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 13,936 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 13,635 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 12,857 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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W162 RSC is a 2000 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W162 RSC, 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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What year was W162 RSC registered?

W162 RSC is a 2000 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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