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Yamaha Sr125 (2002)

362 real MOT outcomes analysed • 82.5% first-time pass rate

2002 Yamaha Sr125

CarHunch analysed 362 real MOT records for the 2002 Yamaha Sr125. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Average reliability 2.5% above UK average
82.5%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
13,598
typical mileage
8,337–19,285 middle half
19.9%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
2.1
avg MOT failures per car
over 10.8 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2002 Yamaha Sr125

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2002 Yamaha Sr125 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

8,337
low mileage
13,598
typical
19,285
high mileage

Half of all 2002 Yamaha Sr125 vehicles fall between 8,337 and 19,285 miles.

2002 Yamaha Sr125 — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 54 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (31% of peak).

172 54 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

10.8
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
2.1
Avg failures per vehicle
6.4
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2002 Yamaha Sr125

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 44%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 39.8%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 32.9%
    Drive chain slightly loose
  • 25.3%
    Drive chain worn but not considered excessive
  • 18.6%
    Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm
  • 17.4%
    Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn
  • 17.1%
    Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake
  • 16.3%
    Rear reflector on motorcycle missing

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2002. Counts include advisories and failures.

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