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R533 OWT

1998 Yamaha TDR125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

13,384 mi
Last recorded13,384 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TDR12525,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR533 OWT
MakeYamaha
ModelTDR125
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 13,384 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 12,691 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 12,475 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 12,213 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 12,028 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Backing starting to separate in corner. (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 11,507 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 10,827 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 10,268 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 9,605 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 9,135 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 6,601 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 51,010 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 50,784 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 50,784 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 44,215 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 44,215 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 43,653 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 43,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 41,466 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha TDR125?

Based on 1,983 MOT tests across 369 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
842
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
369
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 34
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 31
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 30
wheel bearings have excessive free play 25
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R533 OWT is a 1998 Yamaha TDR125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha TDR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 25,201 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha TDR125 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R533 OWT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha TDR125 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha TDR125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R533 OWT registered?

R533 OWT is a 1998 Yamaha TDR125, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R533 OWT safe to buy?

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