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R355 KWT

1998 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

47,533 mi
Last recorded47,533 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SR12518,112 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR355 KWT
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 47,533 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 46,257 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 44,249 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 42,733 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 41,222 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 40,037 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 37,762 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 36,343 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 34,841 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 32,461 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2015 32,445 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2014 28,995 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 26,702 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 25,428 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 25,391 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 22,287 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 22,286 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 May 2007 17,370 miles

slight damage to headlight surround and speedo

Pass 21 Jun 2006 16,751 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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R355 KWT is a 1998 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R355 KWT, 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 R355 KWT registered?

R355 KWT is a 1998 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 25 April 1998.

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