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R260 XVW

1997 Yamaha Sr 125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,991 mi
Last recorded30,991 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Sr 12518,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR260 XVW
MakeYamaha
ModelSr 125
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 30,991 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 27,765 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 27,765 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 27,691 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 24,363 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 23,771 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 23,282 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 22,659 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 22,659 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 18,248 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 18,236 miles

Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 12,692 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 12,692 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 12,674 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Sr 125?

Based on 2,253 MOT tests across 419 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
794
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
419
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 68
wheel bearings have excessive free play 30
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 27
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 27
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess 24
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R260 XVW is a 1997 Yamaha Sr 125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Sr 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 18,347 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 Sr 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R260 XVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Sr 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha Sr 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R260 XVW registered?

R260 XVW is a 1997 Yamaha Sr 125, first registered on 6 September 1997.

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