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R254 RRA

1997 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

36,932 mi
Last recorded36,932 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Yamaha SR12519,313 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR254 RRA
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 36,932 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 34,856 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 34,856 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 33,149 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2014 31,474 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 31,474 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 29,614 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 29,614 miles

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

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

Rear suspension component excessively corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 Oct 2012 27,792 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

side stand spring poor condition

Fail 13 Oct 2012 27,792 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

side stand spring poor condition

Pass 19 Oct 2011 25,555 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 25,555 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Fail 9 Oct 2010 22,966 miles

Brake cylinder severely corroded (3.2.B1b)

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

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 22,966 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 20,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 8 Nov 2007 16,809 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 16,809 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 14,967 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 13,534 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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R254 RRA is a 1997 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 R254 RRA, 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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R254 RRA is a 1997 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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