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S797 SVM

1998 Yamaha SR125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

25,224 mi
Last recorded25,224 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SR12518,112 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS797 SVM
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 25,224 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 24,808 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 24,747 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 24,243 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 23,297 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 22,067 miles

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 22,067 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 19,820 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 19,271 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 18,295 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 17,200 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 16,900 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 16,891 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 16,050 miles

Drive chain dry

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 16,002 miles

Rear suspension component excessively corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Drive chain dry

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 15,445 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 15,419 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 15,356 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 15,356 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 15,123 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 14,751 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 14,727 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 14,400 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2007 14,400 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 13,668 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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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S797 SVM is a 1998 Yamaha SR125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 S797 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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S797 SVM is a 1998 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 14 September 1998.

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