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R247 SJH

1997 Yamaha SR125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

1,620 mi
Last recorded1,620 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha SR12519,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR247 SJH
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 1,620 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play slightly noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 1,233 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 895 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 493 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 77 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 33,121 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 32,926 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 32,019 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 31,245 miles

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

Rear Number Plate is deteriorated

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 31,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose support loose

Pass 10 Apr 2015 29,261 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 21,503 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 21,497 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 20,938 miles

Inner Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 19,564 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2011 19,552 miles

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

Inner Front Upper Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Inner Rear Lower Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Inner Rear Lower Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Inner Rear Lower Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 19,256 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 18,442 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 17,801 miles
Pass 25 May 2005 14,335 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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R247 SJH is a 1997 Yamaha SR125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R247 SJH, 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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R247 SJH is a 1997 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 17 November 1997.

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