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S725 BWV

1998 Yamaha SR125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,667 mi
Last recorded1,667 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SR12518,112 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS725 BWV
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 1,667 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 1,154 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 1 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 1 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 15,179 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 30,224 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 30,224 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 30,155 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

substance on rear tyre

Fail 8 Aug 2016 30,155 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

substance on rear tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2014 26,881 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 26,861 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 26,843 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

chain is slightly worn

corrosion to fuel tankk

foot brake lever pivot has slight wear

Pass 29 Jun 2011 26,843 miles

chain is slightly worn

corrosion to fuel tankk

foot brake lever pivot has slight wear

Pass 29 Jun 2010 26,833 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 26,819 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 BWV is a 1998 Yamaha SR125 in Green 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 S725 BWV, 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 BWV is a 1998 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 25 August 1998.

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