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V598 DRS

1999 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

21,783 mi
Last recorded21,783 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha SR12517,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV598 DRS
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 21,783 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 21,774 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Forks slightly corroded Stanchions slightly corroded. (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 21,716 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 21,716 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2017 21,539 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 20,208 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 20,208 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2015 17,789 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 17,789 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 13,462 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 10,696 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 10,320 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 10,277 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 10,160 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 10,132 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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V598 DRS is a 1999 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha SR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 17,666 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 V598 DRS, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha SR125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V598 DRS registered?

V598 DRS is a 1999 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 4 September 1999.

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