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S856 AAR

1998 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,361 mi
Last recorded31,361 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SR12518,112 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS856 AAR
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2011 31,361 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 31,361 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to excessive wear (3.2.A1i)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 28,879 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 28,797 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 27,313 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 23,158 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 23,111 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 20,017 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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S856 AAR 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 75%.

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 S856 AAR, 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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S856 AAR is a 1998 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 18 August 1998.

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