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R687 SLE

1998 Yamaha SR125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,854 mi
Last recorded24,854 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SR12518,112 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR687 SLE
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2013 24,854 miles

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

Front Brake master cylinder has a slightly worn master cylinder pivot. (3.2.B5)

Oil leak

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 24,854 miles

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

Front Brake master cylinder has a slightly worn master cylinder pivot. (3.2.B5)

Oil leak

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 23,877 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 19,564 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly bent (2.3.1)

front and rear tyre side walls slightly cracked and perished

Fail 2 Sep 2011 19,542 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front suspension assembly slightly bent (2.3.1)

front and rear tyre side walls slightly cracked and perished

Pass 8 Sep 2010 14,095 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 12,867 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 13 May 2008 11,243 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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R687 SLE is a 1998 Yamaha SR125 in Green 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 R687 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 R687 SLE registered?

R687 SLE is a 1998 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 11 March 1998.

Is R687 SLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R687 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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