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R487 DNG

1998 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

71,403 mi
Last recorded71,403 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SR12518,112 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR487 DNG
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 71,403 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 71,403 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 71,083 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 70,170 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 69,626 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 69,581 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 69,581 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 May 2017 69,209 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 68,227 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 67,297 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 66,504 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 65,489 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 65,489 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Centre Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2012 63,399 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 May 2011 60,800 miles

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 14 May 2010 57,869 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 14,267 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2009 14,267 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 11,409 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2008 11,409 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Centre Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 9,633 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 9,633 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 9,252 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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R487 DNG is a 1998 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R487 DNG, 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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R487 DNG is a 1998 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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