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R261 LUG

1998 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

20,344 mi
Last recorded20,344 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SR12518,112 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR261 LUG
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 20,344 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 20,036 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2023 20,036 miles

Brake component inadequately mounted brake torque arm (1.1.21 (c))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 19,448 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 19,335 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 16,413 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 13,196 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 13,191 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 13,191 miles

Front Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 12,291 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 11,672 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 11,531 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 11,497 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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R261 LUG is a 1998 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 R261 LUG, 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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What year was R261 LUG registered?

R261 LUG is a 1998 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 13 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R261 LUG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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