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R128 OGF

1997 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

22,421 mi
Last recorded22,421 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha SR12519,313 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR128 OGF
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 22,421 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 22,418 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working front n/s indicator not working [at time of testing] (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Lower lower drive chain loose

Pass 21 May 2025 20,584 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 20,563 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 20,510 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 20,430 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 20,479 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 20,277 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 20,270 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 20,157 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017 20,157 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 20,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 19,663 miles

front tyre slightly perished

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 19,663 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Oil leak

front tyre slightly perished

Pass 11 Apr 2013 18,147 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 16,910 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 15,991 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 15,012 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 15,012 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 29,362 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 27,973 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 27,770 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 27,313 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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R128 OGF is a 1997 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 R128 OGF, 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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R128 OGF is a 1997 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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