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R742 PRX

1998 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

18,726 mi
Last recorded18,726 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SR12518,112 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR742 PRX
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 18,726 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 18,711 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 18,666 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 17,923 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion Both N/S & O/S (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 16,188 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 16,188 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 13,740 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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R742 PRX is a 1998 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R742 PRX, 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 R742 PRX registered?

R742 PRX is a 1998 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R742 PRX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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