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R724 YWL

1998 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

20,685 mi
Last recorded20,685 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SR12518,112 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR724 YWL
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 20,685 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Sep 2015 17,676 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 13,738 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 6,869 miles

Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 6,586 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

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

Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 6,250 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 37,811 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 37,811 miles

Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

slight delamination of number plate.

Pass 7 Jul 2011 35,137 miles

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

Front brake binding slightly

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 29,430 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 25,622 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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R724 YWL is a 1998 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R724 YWL, 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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R724 YWL is a 1998 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 23 February 1998.

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