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R401 AJA

1998 Yamaha Sr 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

17,960 mi
Last recorded17,960 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Sr 12513,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR401 AJA
MakeYamaha
ModelSr 125
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 17,960 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 10,785 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 10,785 miles

Centre Lower 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 May 2009 9,715 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 9,712 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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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R401 AJA is a 1998 Yamaha Sr 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R401 AJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R401 AJA registered?

R401 AJA is a 1998 Yamaha Sr 125, first registered on 6 June 1998.

Is R401 AJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R401 AJA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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