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R249 ERT

1998 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,102 mi
Last recorded37,102 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SR12518,112 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR249 ERT
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 37,102 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 35,387 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 35,387 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 31,858 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 28,693 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 28,693 miles

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

Registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 26,795 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 31 May 2011 26,775 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 23,370 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 23,370 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 22,504 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 21,613 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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R249 ERT is a 1998 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R249 ERT, 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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R249 ERT is a 1998 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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