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R506 PTF

1998 Yamaha SR125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

38,742 mi
Last recorded38,742 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SR12518,112 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR506 PTF
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 38,742 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 38,689 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 37,730 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2019 37,730 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 30,100 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 30,099 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 29,152 miles

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

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 29,152 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 26,510 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 26,510 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 26,505 miles

Rear mudguard broken.

Pass 1 Jul 2011 25,894 miles

Headlmap beam image poor

Pass 19 Jun 2010 24,308 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 23,471 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 22,310 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 22,296 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 21,993 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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R506 PTF is a 1998 Yamaha SR125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R506 PTF, 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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R506 PTF is a 1998 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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