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S878 SDW

1998 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

23,361 mi
Last recorded23,361 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SR12518,112 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS878 SDW
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2012 23,361 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fuel cap does not fasten securely by a positive means (7.2.2b)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

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

chain gard slightly loose

exhaust rusty

front mudgurd insurcure

main beam dim

number plate cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2011 20,749 miles

Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

both rear shocks deterioated & corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2010 18,004 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 15,948 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2009 15,948 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 15,142 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 12,484 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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S878 SDW is a 1998 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S878 SDW, 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 S878 SDW registered?

S878 SDW is a 1998 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 23 September 1998.

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