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S789 CWV

1998 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,874 mi
Last recorded17,874 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SR12518,112 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS789 CWV
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2011 17,874 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 17,854 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 17,737 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 15,987 miles

Centre Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Centre Rear Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

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

vin no damaged but taken from sticker on frame

Pass 24 Jan 2006 12,606 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 12,606 miles

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

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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S789 CWV is a 1998 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S789 CWV, 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 S789 CWV registered?

S789 CWV is a 1998 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 15 September 1998.

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The MOT history for S789 CWV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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