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S957 SHL

1998 Yamaha SR125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

24,172 mi
Last recorded24,172 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SR12518,112 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS957 SHL
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 May 2013 24,172 miles

Centre Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 24,172 miles

Centre Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 22,318 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 22,312 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 20,070 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 18,727 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 18,726 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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S957 SHL is a 1998 Yamaha SR125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S957 SHL, 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 S957 SHL registered?

S957 SHL is a 1998 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is S957 SHL safe to buy?

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