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R629 SCU

1998 Yamaha SR125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,710 mi
Last recorded22,710 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SR12518,112 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR629 SCU
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2025 22,710 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame and Fuel Tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel spoke slightly corroded Front and Rear (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 22,514 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame has light corrosion all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess rear wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 21,817 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 21,817 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 24 Jul 2015 21,496 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 21,496 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 15,498 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 15,498 miles

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

Sidecar rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 5,516 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 7,557 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 7,498 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 7,479 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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R629 SCU is a 1998 Yamaha SR125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R629 SCU, 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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R629 SCU is a 1998 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 2 July 1998.

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