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R486 EGN

1998 Yamaha SR125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

18,569 mi
Last recorded18,569 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SR12518,112 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR486 EGN
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 18,569 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 18,417 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 17,787 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2018 17,258 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 17,255 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

fr brake binding slightly

Pass 28 May 2011 17,252 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 17,232 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 16,481 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 16,481 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 14,733 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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R486 EGN is a 1998 Yamaha SR125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R486 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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R486 EGN is a 1998 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 27 July 1998.

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