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S531 LGN

1998 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

25,130 mi
Last recorded25,130 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SR12518,112 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS531 LGN
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 25,130 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Mudguard cracked but still secure

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

Fail 31 Jul 2026 25,130 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Mudguard cracked but still secure

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

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 25,129 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel cap seal perishing.

Pass 4 Jul 2024 25,124 miles

Chain guard not fitting well.

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorber slightly loose Forks were loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear brake worn close to limit

Pass 17 May 2023 22,790 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 22,785 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 19,901 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 18,777 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 18,769 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Direction indicator not working left (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar left (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2015 18,710 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 14,468 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 14,155 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 14,155 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 14,136 miles

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

rear tyre sidewall cracking but cords not showing

Pass 2 Nov 2009 14,117 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 13,927 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

centre stand slightly bent

Pass 21 Sep 2007 22,469 miles

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

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 15,732 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 15,716 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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S531 LGN is a 1998 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S531 LGN, 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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S531 LGN is a 1998 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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