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R253 BLH

1998 Yamaha SR125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

1,582 mi
Last recorded1,582 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SR12518,112 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR253 BLH
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 1,582 miles

Rear Lower Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2024 1,582 miles

Rear Lower Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 870 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 863 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 11,529 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 11,529 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 11,529 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 11,529 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 11,529 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 11,529 miles

Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 11,529 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 11,529 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 11,528 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2018 11,528 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 10,659 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 10,659 miles

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

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 7,046 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 3,972 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 3,972 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 75 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 75 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 25,563 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 25,563 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 23,254 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 23,252 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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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R253 BLH is a 1998 Yamaha SR125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 R253 BLH, 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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R253 BLH is a 1998 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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