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S783 JBY

1998 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

37,429 mi
Last recorded37,429 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SR12518,112 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS783 JBY
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 37,429 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 37,090 miles

Front brake slightly binding

Pass 16 Dec 2015 36,845 miles

Suspect Front brake starting to bind

Pass 5 Jan 2015 35,574 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 28,492 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2014 28,461 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 23,432 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 23,253 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 23,096 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 23,096 miles

Offside Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2009 22,727 miles

front brake system slightly binding

Fail 6 May 2009 22,727 miles

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

front brake system slightly binding

Fail 1 Jul 2008 21,052 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 21,052 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 20,192 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 19,291 miles

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 18,951 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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S783 JBY is a 1998 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S783 JBY, 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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S783 JBY is a 1998 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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