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R74 RAD

1998 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

33,139 mi
Last recorded33,139 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SR12518,112 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR74 RAD
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2018 33,139 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 32,666 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 32,666 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 31,743 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 31,743 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 30,443 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 30,061 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 29,447 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear footrests below horizontal

Pass 18 Jun 2013 28,681 miles

Front brake pads very rusty

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 15 Jun 2013 28,616 miles

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front brake pads very rusty

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 27,629 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 26,522 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

advise front tyre pressure low

Fail 9 Jul 2011 26,519 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

advise front tyre pressure low

Pass 10 Jul 2010 25,938 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

throttle stiff

Pass 8 Jun 2009 25,054 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 22,480 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 22,467 miles

Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

front brake sticking slightly

Pass 19 Aug 2006 19,557 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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R74 RAD is a 1998 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R74 RAD, 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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R74 RAD is a 1998 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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