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R128 VSJ

1998 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

18,955 mi
Last recorded18,955 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SR12518,112 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR128 VSJ
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 18,955 miles

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded swing arm (6.1.1a)

chain guard missing

rear suspension slightly stiff

Fail 20 Feb 2016 18,955 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded swing arm (6.1.1a)

chain guard missing

rear suspension slightly stiff

Pass 17 Feb 2015 9,578 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 9,578 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Chain guard missing

Pass 11 Jun 2014 8,175 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 7,286 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 6,731 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 5,356 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 5,118 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 5,118 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 4,858 miles

Nearside 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 VSJ is a 1998 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha SR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 18,112 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 R128 VSJ, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha SR125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R128 VSJ is a 1998 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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