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R477 RMJ

1998 Yamaha SR125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

42,547 mi
Last recorded42,547 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SR12518,112 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR477 RMJ
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 42,547 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 42,547 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases holed + corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 41,394 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 40,786 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 39,255 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play Slight notch (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 39,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front 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))

Steering headbearing has slight free play Slight notch (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 37,964 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 37,964 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 36,773 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 36,134 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 35,857 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 35,857 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 34,870 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 34,870 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 33,413 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 31,082 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 31,082 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 29,218 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 29,218 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

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

slight deterioration of number plate

Pass 2 Jul 2009 28,368 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 26,075 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 21,969 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 19,402 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 19,402 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 19,402 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 19,402 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

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
Full Yamaha SR125 reliability report

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R477 RMJ is a 1998 Yamaha SR125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 R477 RMJ, 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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R477 RMJ is a 1998 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 19 February 1998.

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