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R465 EGN

1998 Yamaha SR125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

24,712 mi
Last recorded24,712 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SR12518,112 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR465 EGN
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 24,712 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

number plate damaged

rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 3 Dec 2015 24,705 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride split pins missing from handlbar clamps (6.2.1h)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

number plate damaged

rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 31 Oct 2014 23,833 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

front tyre perishing - uneven wear pattern

rear tyre low on tread and perishing

Fail 30 Oct 2014 23,829 miles

Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

front tyre perishing - uneven wear pattern

rear tyre low on tread and perishing

Pass 11 Oct 2013 23,254 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 23,228 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 22,855 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 21,707 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 21,317 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 21,316 miles

Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 20,851 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 20,838 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 17,877 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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R465 EGN is a 1998 Yamaha SR125 in Green 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 R465 EGN, 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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R465 EGN is a 1998 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 10 June 1998.

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