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S244 BCG

1998 Yamaha SR125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

34,199 mi
Last recorded34,199 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SR12518,112 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS244 BCG
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 34,199 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 33,970 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2017 28,794 miles

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

slight play in swinging arm bushes

Pass 1 Oct 2016 24,323 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2016 24,154 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 19,106 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 18,728 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 18,409 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 18,404 miles

Front Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Nearside Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 16,778 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 15,427 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 15,427 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 11,509 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 11,509 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2008 8,407 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 3,399 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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S244 BCG 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 68.8%.

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 S244 BCG, 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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S244 BCG is a 1998 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 23 August 1998.

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