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R608 ALA

1998 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,132 mi
Last recorded10,132 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SR12518,112 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR608 ALA
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2020 10,132 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 22,386 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 22,033 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 21,787 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 21,787 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 21,196 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front brake slight bind / stiff

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriated

Fail 13 Jul 2016 21,196 miles

Brake lever attachment screws missing (3.1.2b)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front brake slight bind / stiff

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriated

Pass 9 Jul 2015 20,985 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 18,803 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front tyre has slight cracking on tread

gear lever slightly bent

Fail 11 Jul 2014 18,799 miles

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

front tyre has slight cracking on tread

gear lever slightly bent

Pass 28 Jun 2013 17,383 miles

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

rear number plate slightly delaminated but not likley to be misread

Pass 3 Apr 2012 12,408 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 9,564 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 5,525 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 5,510 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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R608 ALA 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 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R608 ALA, 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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R608 ALA is a 1998 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 12 May 1998.

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