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R81 JAF

1998 Yamaha SR125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,406 mi
Last recorded30,406 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SR12518,112 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR81 JAF
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 30,406 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2025 30,406 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2014 29,698 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 27,617 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 25,704 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 21,349 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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R81 JAF is a 1998 Yamaha SR125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R81 JAF, 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 R81 JAF registered?

R81 JAF is a 1998 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R81 JAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R81 JAF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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