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R83 STF

1998 Yamaha SR125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2012
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

27,149 mi
Last recorded27,149 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SR12518,112 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR83 STF
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2011 27,149 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 27,134 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 27,127 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Battery insecure

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 26,351 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 26,351 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 23,265 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 23,265 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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R83 STF is a 1998 Yamaha SR125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R83 STF, 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 R83 STF registered?

R83 STF is a 1998 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 8 July 1998.

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