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R457 BLB

1998 Yamaha SR125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,382 mi
Last recorded21,382 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SR12518,112 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR457 BLB
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2008 21,382 miles

Drive chain adjusters not seating correctly

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 21,382 miles

Drive chain adjusters not seating correctly

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 16,130 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 16,065 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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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R457 BLB is a 1998 Yamaha SR125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R457 BLB, 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 R457 BLB registered?

R457 BLB is a 1998 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is R457 BLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R457 BLB shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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