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R856 SLD

1998 Yamaha SR125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

28,248 mi
Last recorded28,248 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SR12518,112 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR856 SLD
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 28,248 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded all (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded all (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 5 May 2010 28,247 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 27,517 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 27,517 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Rear Wheel spoke excessively bent (4.2.1b)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2008 24,959 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 24,959 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 24,081 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 24,081 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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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R856 SLD is a 1998 Yamaha SR125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R856 SLD, 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 R856 SLD registered?

R856 SLD is a 1998 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 23 March 1998.

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