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S766 NUG

1998 Yamaha SR125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

20,556 mi
Last recorded20,556 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SR12518,112 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS766 NUG
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 20,556 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 20,552 miles

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

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect forks seized (5.3.2 (b))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock stiff in n/s and o/s full locks (2.1.4 (c))

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned hidden behind l plate (4.8.2 (a) (i))

front tyre uneven tread wear

rear brake drum stay front mounting bolt normal nut fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2016 20,139 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 20,066 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 18,566 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 18,547 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 15,721 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

front brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Jun 2011 12,417 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2011 12,380 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 May 2010 9,565 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 9,552 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 5,166 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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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S766 NUG is a 1998 Yamaha SR125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S766 NUG, 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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S766 NUG is a 1998 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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