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R770 GCA

1998 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,681 mi
Last recorded33,681 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SR12518,112 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR770 GCA
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 33,681 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 31,808 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 24,916 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2023 24,916 miles

Rear Brake rod insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2015 28,627 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 25,806 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2013 25,806 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 24,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 24,017 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 21,801 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 21,801 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 19,905 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 6 Mar 2010 19,905 miles

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

Centre Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Offside Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 17,924 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 15,611 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 15,611 miles

Centre Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2007 13,131 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

tyres needs to be pump up to right tyres psi

Pass 3 Mar 2006 10,938 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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R770 GCA 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 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 R770 GCA, 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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R770 GCA is a 1998 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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