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S763 RCL

1998 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

28,049 mi
Last recorded28,049 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SR12518,112 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS763 RCL
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2008 28,049 miles

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 28,049 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 26,681 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Centre stand partially seized. Not returning correctly.

Pass 20 Mar 2006 16,899 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 16,899 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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S763 RCL is a 1998 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 S763 RCL, 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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S763 RCL is a 1998 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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