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S79 RLL

1998 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

14,104 mi
Last recorded14,104 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SR12518,112 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS79 RLL
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 14,104 miles

front shockers spongy

Pass 4 Apr 2018 13,512 miles

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

registration plate cracked

Pass 16 Mar 2017 12,954 miles

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Dec 2011 12,240 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 12,231 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 Jul 2009 7,991 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 7,456 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 7,446 miles

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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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S79 RLL is a 1998 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S79 RLL, 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 S79 RLL registered?

S79 RLL is a 1998 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 2 September 1998.

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