MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,439 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)
Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
number plate slightly deteriorated
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
rear suspension stiff
Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
How Reliable is the Yamaha SR125?
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R516 TEW is a 1998 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 R516 TEW, 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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R516 TEW is a 1998 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 19 May 1998.
Is R516 TEW safe to buy?
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