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R726 YWL

1998 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,864 mi
Last recorded27,864 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SR12518,112 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR726 YWL
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 27,864 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 27,855 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey FRONT JOINT LOOSE (7.1.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 26,898 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 26,812 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 24,729 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 24,255 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 24,246 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 22 Mar 2010 24,148 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 24,140 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 22,533 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 17 Sep 2007 22,533 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 20,585 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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R726 YWL is a 1998 Yamaha SR125 in Red 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 R726 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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What year was R726 YWL registered?

R726 YWL is a 1998 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 12 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R726 YWL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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