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R84 JHW

1998 Yamaha SR125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

1,941 mi
Last recorded1,941 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SR12518,112 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR84 JHW
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 1,941 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 779 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 14,414 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 12,639 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 12,639 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 12,579 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 12,579 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 12,437 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 12,236 miles

rear brake noisey in operation

Fail 31 Jul 2012 12,236 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

rear brake noisey in operation

Pass 6 Sep 2010 12,139 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 12,076 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 11,810 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 11,635 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 20 Feb 2008 11,635 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 8 Mar 2007 11,463 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 11,463 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 10,932 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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R84 JHW is a 1998 Yamaha SR125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R84 JHW, 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 R84 JHW registered?

R84 JHW is a 1998 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 2 April 1998.

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