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R823 FBJ

1998 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

34,104 mi
Last recorded34,104 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SR12518,112 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR823 FBJ
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 34,104 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 34,102 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 34,000 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 33,790 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 33,339 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 32,748 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 32,456 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 32,296 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 31,177 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 31,177 miles

Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 26,296 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 May 2013 24,587 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 21,687 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 19,860 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 17,619 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 15,230 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 12,802 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 10,416 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 7,271 miles

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

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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R823 FBJ is a 1998 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 R823 FBJ, 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 R823 FBJ registered?

R823 FBJ is a 1998 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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