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S725 AAF

1998 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

36,572 mi
Last recorded36,572 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SR12518,112 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS725 AAF
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 36,572 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

handlebar bent

Pass 22 Nov 2016 34,899 miles

handle bar slightly bent

Pass 13 Nov 2015 33,137 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

frame and swing arm corroded

handle bar slightly bent

Fail 12 Nov 2015 33,137 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

frame and swing arm corroded

handle bar slightly bent

Pass 6 Nov 2014 31,537 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 31,537 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 29,799 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

clutch action very stiff

Fail 28 Oct 2013 29,799 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

clutch action very stiff

Fail 22 Oct 2012 28,133 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

handlebar slightly bent

Pass 22 Oct 2012 28,133 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

handlebar slightly bent

Pass 5 Oct 2011 26,227 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

handle bar slightly bent

rear shock absorbers are stiff

Pass 20 Sep 2010 24,424 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 22,655 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 10 Aug 2009 22,655 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Aug 2008 22,269 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 22,269 miles

Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2007 20,217 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2006 18,153 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 18,153 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2005 15,910 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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S725 AAF is a 1998 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S725 AAF, 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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S725 AAF is a 1998 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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