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R331 VWN

1998 Yamaha SR125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

33,034 mi
Last recorded33,034 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SR12518,112 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR331 VWN
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 33,034 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 32,297 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 30,304 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 30,304 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2011 30,298 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear suspension component excessively bent (2.4.A.1a)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 26,862 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 26,860 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 23,363 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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R331 VWN is a 1998 Yamaha SR125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R331 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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R331 VWN is a 1998 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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