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R157 LAA

1998 Yamaha SR125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

8,902 mi
Last recorded8,902 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SR12518,112 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR157 LAA
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2016 8,902 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

slight increase in revs on right lock

Fail 4 Feb 2016 8,902 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 May 2015 6,097 miles

Chain guard missing

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 May 2015 6,097 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 28 May 2014 11,496 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 8,973 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 8,973 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 6,927 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 6,487 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 6,487 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

tyres are slightly underinflated.

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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R157 LAA is a 1998 Yamaha SR125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R157 LAA, 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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R157 LAA is a 1998 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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