MOT History from tests of petrol YAMAHA SR125s year 1994

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Pass percent:71.21%

(The average a petrol YAMAHA SR125 year 1994 passes without issue)

Based on:1,393 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	67
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	29
Registration plate issues	29
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	23
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	18
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	17
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	15
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	14
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	13
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	13
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	12
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	12
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	12
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	11
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	10
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	9
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	8
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	8
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	8
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	7
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	7
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	6
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	6
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	5
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	5
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	5
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	5
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff \|2.4.A.3b\|	5
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	5
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	5
Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	5
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	5
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	5
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	5
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	5
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	4
Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	4
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	4
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	4
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	3
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	3
Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	3
Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	3
Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	3
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	3
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	3
Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	3
Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	3
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	3
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	3
Front Wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.1b\|	3
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	3
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	3
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded \|6.1.1a\|	3
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	3
Rear Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	2
Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	2
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	2
Front Brake lever attachment screws missing \|3.1.2b\|	2
Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light \|1.3.1b\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	2
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	2
Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. \|2.3.6b\|	2
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	2
Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Rear Brake locking device insecure \|3.2.A1e\|	2
Rear wheel spindle loose \|2.4.A.2b\|	2
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure \|2.4.A.2b\|	2
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	2
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.1.7 \|c\| \|i\|\|	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	2
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Centre Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	2
Motorcycle structure excessively corroded \|6.1.1a\|	2
Front Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	2
Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	2
Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt\|s\| missing \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	2
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	2
Rear suspension component excessively corroded. \|2.4.A.1a\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	2
Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Chain guard insecure \|6.2.1c\|	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	67
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	29
Registration plate issues	29
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	23
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	18
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	17
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	15
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	14
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	13
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	13
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	12
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	12
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	12
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	11
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	10
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	9
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	8
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	8
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	8
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	7
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	7
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	6
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	6
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	5
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	5
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	5
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	5
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff \|2.4.A.3b\|	5
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	5
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	5
Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	5
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	5
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	5
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	5
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	5
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	4
Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	4
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	4
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	4
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	3
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	3
Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	3
Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	3
Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	3
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	3
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	3
Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	3
Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	3
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	3
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	3
Front Wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.1b\|	3
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	3
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	3
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded \|6.1.1a\|	3
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	3
Rear Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	2
Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	2
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	2
Front Brake lever attachment screws missing \|3.1.2b\|	2
Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light \|1.3.1b\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	2
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	2
Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. \|2.3.6b\|	2
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	2
Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Rear Brake locking device insecure \|3.2.A1e\|	2
Rear wheel spindle loose \|2.4.A.2b\|	2
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure \|2.4.A.2b\|	2
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	2
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.1.7 \|c\| \|i\|\|	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	2
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Centre Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	2
Motorcycle structure excessively corroded \|6.1.1a\|	2
Front Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	2
Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	2
Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt\|s\| missing \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	2
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	2
Rear suspension component excessively corroded. \|2.4.A.1a\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	2
Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Chain guard insecure \|6.2.1c\|	2

MOT History from tests of petrol YAMAHA SR125s year 1994

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