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R685 SLE

1998 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,895 mi
Last recorded36,895 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SR12518,112 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR685 SLE
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 36,895 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 36,099 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 34,599 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 34,444 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Nov 2008 31,538 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 28,209 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2007 28,021 miles

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 23,291 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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R685 SLE is a 1998 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R685 SLE, 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 R685 SLE registered?

R685 SLE is a 1998 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 11 March 1998.

Is R685 SLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R685 SLE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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