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R914 TLM

1998 Yamaha SR125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

33,135 mi
Last recorded33,135 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SR12518,112 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR914 TLM
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 33,135 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 33,100 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 29,870 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 29,819 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 26,421 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 26,421 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 3 Jan 2011 26,419 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 24,183 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2009 24,183 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 21,649 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 21,640 miles

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

clutch cable worn.

Pass 14 Mar 2006 18,839 miles

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

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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R914 TLM is a 1998 Yamaha SR125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R914 TLM, 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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R914 TLM is a 1998 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 10 February 1998.

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