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R953 RRG

1998 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

22,315 mi
Last recorded22,315 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SR12518,112 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR953 RRG
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 22,315 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 21,964 miles

Forks modification unsafe Forks twisting under slight pressure with Missing front mudguard (2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2013 21,845 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 21,845 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake back plate(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 19,899 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 16,781 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 15,282 miles

Front tyre perrishing.

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 15,282 miles

Front tyre perrishing.

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 14,519 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 14,487 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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R953 RRG is a 1998 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R953 RRG, 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 R953 RRG registered?

R953 RRG is a 1998 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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