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R965 JYS

1998 Yamaha SR125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,664 mi
Last recorded12,664 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SR12518,112 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR965 JYS
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 12,664 miles

drive chain slack

drive chain worn

Fail 16 Jun 2022 12,664 miles

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

drive chain slack

Pass 12 Sep 2018 12,565 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 12,549 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 12,187 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 11,750 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 5 May 2015 11,747 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 11,273 miles

Brake rod lightly rubbing (3.2.A1a)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 11,256 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 11,134 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 10,835 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 10,835 miles

Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2008 9,918 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 9,555 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 9,552 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nail in front tyre

Pass 18 May 2006 8,790 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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R965 JYS is a 1998 Yamaha SR125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R965 JYS, 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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R965 JYS is a 1998 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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