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S955 TCL

1998 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

28,866 mi
Last recorded28,866 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SR12518,112 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS955 TCL
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 28,866 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 28,661 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 27,836 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 27,836 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 27,836 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 27,836 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 26,993 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 25,205 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 25,205 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 23,745 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 23,745 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 22,939 miles

Fuel tank damaged

Fail 6 Oct 2012 22,925 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Fuel tank damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2011 20,097 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 19,336 miles

exhaust corroded and leaking slightly

Pass 16 Oct 2008 17,834 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 15,754 miles

tyres slight perishing

Pass 18 Sep 2006 13,725 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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S955 TCL is a 1998 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S955 TCL, 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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S955 TCL is a 1998 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 10 September 1998.

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