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R839 YLH

1998 Yamaha SR125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

30,511 mi
Last recorded30,511 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SR12518,112 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR839 YLH
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 30,511 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 22,040 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 22,040 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 19,387 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 19,387 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2020 17,362 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 15,311 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 15,311 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2015 12,832 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 9,849 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 9,446 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 9,446 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 9,350 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 7,715 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 7,688 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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R839 YLH is a 1998 Yamaha SR125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 R839 YLH, 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 R839 YLH registered?

R839 YLH is a 1998 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 17 June 1998.

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