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R330 VWN

1998 Yamaha SR125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,332 mi
Last recorded22,332 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SR12518,112 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR330 VWN
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 22,332 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 22,181 miles

horn slightly affected on idle

mainbeam tell tale red not blue

Pass 7 Aug 2023 21,877 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 21,447 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 21,123 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 20,882 miles

All footrest wrapped in tape

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Gear change lever antislip wrapped in tape

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

Slight oil leak on engine

Fail 1 Oct 2020 20,877 miles

Front Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements Position Lamp switch stuck in dipped beam position (4.2.2 (a))

All footrest wrapped in tape

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Gear change lever antislip wrapped in tape

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

Slight oil leak on engine

Pass 16 Apr 2019 20,696 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fork, dust cover split

Offside Front Fork, dust cover split

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 20,679 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front fork, dust cover split

Offside Front Fork, dust cover split

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 19,665 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Offside Front footrest built up, making it slightly higher than normal

Pass 7 Apr 2017 18,184 miles

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Rear Outer Wheel spoke slightly corroded. numerous rear wheel spokes slightly corroded (4.2.1b)

clutch lever pivot has slight play

main beam tell tale coloured red

Pass 19 Apr 2016 16,876 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 16,876 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 13,781 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 13,776 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 11,078 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 11,078 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 8,825 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 8,142 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 8,124 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 6,280 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 6 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 11,920 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 11,903 miles

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

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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R330 VWN is a 1998 Yamaha SR125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R330 VWN, 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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R330 VWN is a 1998 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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