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S789 SVM

1998 Yamaha SR125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

55,100 mi
Last recorded55,100 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SR12518,112 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS789 SVM
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 55,100 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 54,710 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 54,710 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 54,171 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 54,171 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 53,063 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 52,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 52,974 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 48,008 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Centre Tread of Tyre Low (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust Rusty

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Right Side of Tread Low in parts (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2016 41,663 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit The Centre tread line getting low (4.1.3(ii))

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 34,590 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 34,503 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 26,593 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Aug 2013 15,423 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 15,423 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 9,753 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 9,701 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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S789 SVM is a 1998 Yamaha SR125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SVM, 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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S789 SVM is a 1998 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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