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R129 UBY

1998 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,865 mi
Last recorded64,865 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SR12518,112 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 UBY
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2014 64,865 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 8 Feb 2014 64,865 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 58,076 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 58,076 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 49,373 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 49,373 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 45,698 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 28 Jan 2011 45,698 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 37,469 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 33,404 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 34,364 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Locking devices 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))

Pass 16 Jan 2008 27,229 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 27,226 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 23,344 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 14,708 miles

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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R129 UBY is a 1998 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R129 UBY, 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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R129 UBY is a 1998 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 20 January 1998.

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