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R886 GWO

1998 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

4,340 mi
Last recorded4,340 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SR12518,112 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR886 GWO
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 4,340 miles

front tyre cracking

Pass 2 Mar 2024 4,326 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 2,182 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 26,905 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 25,486 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 24,076 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 22,372 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 20,861 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 20,743 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 20,495 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 20,495 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 20,450 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 20,424 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 19,950 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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R886 GWO is a 1998 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 R886 GWO, 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 R886 GWO registered?

R886 GWO is a 1998 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 11 February 1998.

Is R886 GWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R886 GWO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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