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R271 ETW

1998 Yamaha Sr 125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

19,824 mi
Last recorded19,824 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2007
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Sr 12513,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 ETW
MakeYamaha
ModelSr 125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2007 19,824 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 19,824 miles

Front Brake hose stretched by steering movement (3.2.B3b)

Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2007 19,792 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2005 19,184 miles

Front Headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 19,184 miles

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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R271 ETW is a 1998 Yamaha Sr 125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R271 ETW, 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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R271 ETW is a 1998 Yamaha Sr 125, first registered on 20 February 1998.

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