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R79 BMY

1998 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

23,272 mi
Last recorded23,272 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SR12518,112 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR79 BMY
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 23,272 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 23,272 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 23,172 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 22,721 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 21,709 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 20,832 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

front tyre cracked on sidewalls

Fail 6 Sep 2013 20,832 miles

front tyre cracked on sidewalls

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 30,816 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 29,705 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 23 May 2008 29,658 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 29,321 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 29,321 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 28,149 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 28,149 miles

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

Rear Brake drum(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g)

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

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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R79 BMY is a 1998 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R79 BMY, 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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R79 BMY is a 1998 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 11 February 1998.

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