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S290 WNM

1999 Yamaha SR125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,870 mi
Last recorded36,870 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha SR12517,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS290 WNM
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 36,870 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2025 36,857 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 35,943 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 33,977 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 32,476 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 29,787 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 29,295 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 28,201 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 27,879 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 27,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 26,131 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 25,935 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 24,010 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 22,032 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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S290 WNM is a 1999 Yamaha SR125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha SR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 17,666 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 S290 WNM, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha SR125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S290 WNM registered?

S290 WNM is a 1999 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 3 February 1999.

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