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R118 JGJ

1997 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

47,422 mi
Last recorded47,422 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Yamaha SR12519,313 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 JGJ
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 47,422 miles

*Oil leak*

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 47,382 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion left (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

centre stand fouling chain guard

oil leak from engine has left residue on rear tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2013 47,134 miles

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

one nut missing from rear drive sprocket

throttle cable outer broken

Fail 5 Dec 2013 47,134 miles

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

one nut missing from rear drive sprocket

throttle cable outer broken

Pass 11 Oct 2010 45,722 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

centre stand worn

long travel at rear brake lever

o/s/r indicator damaged

rear sprocket , one securing nut missing.

registration plate damaged

seat in poor condition

Fail 7 Oct 2010 45,704 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

o/s/r indicator damaged

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

centre stand worn

long travel at rear brake lever

rear sprocket , one securing nut missing.

registration plate damaged

seat in poor condition

Pass 12 Oct 2009 44,077 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 43,999 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 43,992 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

main stand over center bike unsteady

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
Full Yamaha SR125 reliability report

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R118 JGJ is a 1997 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha SR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 19,313 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 R118 JGJ, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha SR125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R118 JGJ is a 1997 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 3 September 1997.

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