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S419 SAV

1998 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,440 mi
Last recorded36,440 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SR12518,112 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS419 SAV
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 36,440 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 36,357 miles

Drive chain sprocket excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 31,600 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front brake starting to binde

steering movement notchy

Pass 23 Aug 2017 31,157 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 27,542 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 24,258 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 22,915 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 22,568 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 22,301 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 19,553 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 15,848 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 12,540 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 12,540 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 8,415 miles

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

rear tyre has small cracks around the side wall

Pass 7 Jun 2007 4,309 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 2,783 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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S419 SAV is a 1998 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 S419 SAV, 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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S419 SAV is a 1998 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 17 September 1998.

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