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S72 TYA

1998 Yamaha SR125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

9,340 mi
Last recorded9,340 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SR12518,112 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS72 TYA
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 9,340 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 8,860 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 8,117 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2014 8,115 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 7,088 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 39,428 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 39,400 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 37,544 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 34,565 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 34,565 miles

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 May 2009 33,611 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 33,611 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 31,865 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 29,834 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 22,896 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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S72 TYA 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 73.3%.

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 S72 TYA, 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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What year was S72 TYA registered?

S72 TYA is a 1998 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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