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S420 MMJ

1998 Yamaha SR125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

20,498 mi
Last recorded20,498 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SR12518,112 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS420 MMJ
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2015 20,498 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 18,832 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 177,705 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 16,394 miles

Oil leak

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 16,379 miles

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

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Oil leak

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 15,293 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 15,277 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 13,486 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 13,483 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 10,989 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 10,984 miles

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

Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 8,169 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 7,378 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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S420 MMJ is a 1998 Yamaha SR125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 S420 MMJ, 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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S420 MMJ is a 1998 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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