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R460 WJF

1998 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

40,257 mi
Last recorded40,257 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SR12518,112 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR460 WJF
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2020 40,257 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2019 36,925 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 13,933 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 13,933 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

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

Rear Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Rear Rear wheel bearings are excessively tight (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 May 2017 11,391 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 11,386 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 21 May 2016 8,616 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 7,083 miles

chain loose

Pass 13 Mar 2014 5,581 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 5,518 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 5,518 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 5,185 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 5,185 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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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R460 WJF is a 1998 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R460 WJF, 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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R460 WJF is a 1998 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 6 April 1998.

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