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R397 UNT

1998 Yamaha SR125

Maroon Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

29,148 mi
Last recorded29,148 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SR12518,112 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR397 UNT
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 29,148 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 28,862 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 23,183 miles

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

Rear tyre has cracks but not exposing ply.

Pass 17 Feb 2015 23,183 miles

Rear tyre has cracks but not exposing ply.

Pass 24 Feb 2014 22,583 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 21,883 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 21,883 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 19,805 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 19,762 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 19,762 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 19,734 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 19,734 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 19,648 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 11 Dec 2008 19,641 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 May 2008 18,441 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 18,424 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2007 18,424 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 18,408 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 18,408 miles

Front Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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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R397 UNT is a 1998 Yamaha SR125 in Maroon with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R397 UNT, 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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R397 UNT is a 1998 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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