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R585 YLH

1998 Yamaha SR125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

23,360 mi
Last recorded23,360 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SR12518,112 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR585 YLH
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2015 23,360 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2015 23,360 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 18,970 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 17,924 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 17,285 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 17,202 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 17,020 miles

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

advise + locking mechanism is missing from the fuel cap

Pass 13 Jul 2009 12,125 miles

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Fail 2 Jul 2009 11,850 miles

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Fail 4 Jul 2008

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 4 Jul 2008

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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R585 YLH 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 54.5%.

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 R585 YLH, 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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What year was R585 YLH registered?

R585 YLH is a 1998 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 3 June 1998.

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