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R245 ABT

1998 Yamaha TDR125

Yellow Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,033 mi
Last recorded45,033 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TDR12525,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR245 ABT
MakeYamaha
ModelTDR125
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 45,033 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 43,679 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 43,265 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 42,411 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 40,988 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 37,633 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 29,724 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 29,724 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 May 2018 23,907 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.2 mm, Legal Limit 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 May 2018 23,907 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.2 mm, Legal Limit 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 22,814 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 22,814 miles

Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (1.6)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 21,940 miles

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 1 Jun 2016 21,940 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha TDR125?

Based on 1,983 MOT tests across 369 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
842
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
369
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 34
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 31
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 30
wheel bearings have excessive free play 25
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R245 ABT is a 1998 Yamaha TDR125 in Yellow with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha TDR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 25,201 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 TDR125 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R245 ABT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha TDR125 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha TDR125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R245 ABT registered?

R245 ABT is a 1998 Yamaha TDR125, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R245 ABT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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