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R245 ABW

1998 Yamaha SR125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,347 mi
Last recorded37,347 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SR12518,112 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR245 ABW
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2011 37,347 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 37,342 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 32,388 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 32,388 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 28,338 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 25,795 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 22,453 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 22,451 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 16,935 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 16,935 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

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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R245 ABW 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 R245 ABW, 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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What year was R245 ABW registered?

R245 ABW is a 1998 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 6 January 1998.

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