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S308 OEW

1998 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,629 mi
Last recorded11,629 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SR12518,112 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS308 OEW
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 11,629 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 11,626 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm illegal (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2015 11,532 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 10,245 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 10,245 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 9,690 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate cracked and likely to delaminate.

Pass 3 Jul 2012 9,690 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Registration plate cracked and likely to delaminate.

Pass 28 Jun 2011 8,023 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 7,695 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 6,860 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 6,860 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 4,712 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 2,896 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 2,824 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 2,887 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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S308 OEW is a 1998 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S308 OEW, 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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S308 OEW is a 1998 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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