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R153 HRG

1997 Yamaha SR125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

33,720 mi
Last recorded33,720 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Yamaha SR12519,313 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR153 HRG
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2007 33,720 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2006 32,208 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 32,208 miles
Fail 19 May 2005 29,156 miles

Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2005 29,156 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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R153 HRG is a 1997 Yamaha SR125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R153 HRG, 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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What year was R153 HRG registered?

R153 HRG is a 1997 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R153 HRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R153 HRG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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