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R238 VFJ

1998 Yamaha Sr 125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,062 mi
Last recorded11,062 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2007
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Sr 12513,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR238 VFJ
MakeYamaha
ModelSr 125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2007 11,062 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 7,634 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 7,634 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Yamaha Sr 125?

Based on 2,253 MOT tests across 419 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
794
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
419
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 68
wheel bearings have excessive free play 30
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 27
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 27
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess 24
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R238 VFJ is a 1998 Yamaha Sr 125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Sr 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 13,746 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 Sr 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R238 VFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Sr 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha Sr 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R238 VFJ registered?

R238 VFJ is a 1998 Yamaha Sr 125, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is R238 VFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R238 VFJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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