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R760 ECG

1997 Yamaha Sr 125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,344 mi
Last recorded38,344 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Sr 12518,347 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR760 ECG
MakeYamaha
ModelSr 125
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2008 38,344 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 31,582 miles

rear tyre walls have slight perishing.

Fail 12 Jun 2007 31,582 miles

Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

rear tyre walls have slight perishing.

Pass 13 Jun 2006 29,467 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 30 May 2006 29,399 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Sr 125?

Based on 2,253 MOT tests across 419 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
794
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
419
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 68
wheel bearings have excessive free play 30
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 27
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 27
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess 24
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R760 ECG is a 1997 Yamaha Sr 125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Sr 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 18,347 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 Sr 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R760 ECG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Sr 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha Sr 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R760 ECG registered?

R760 ECG is a 1997 Yamaha Sr 125, first registered on 3 September 1997.

Is R760 ECG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R760 ECG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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