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S258 BDM

1998 Yamaha Sr 125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

31,740 mi
Last recorded31,740 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Sr 12513,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS258 BDM
MakeYamaha
ModelSr 125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 31,740 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 28,301 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 28,301 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 28,290 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 28,260 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 28,179 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 28,125 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 28,033 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit will need new rear brake shoes soon (3.2.A1f(i))

will need new chain soon

Fail 14 Mar 2018 28,033 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit will need new rear brake shoes soon (3.2.A1f(i))

will need new chain soon

Pass 8 Mar 2017 27,915 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 27,691 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 27,209 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 26,230 miles

Will need a left hand fork seal soon

Pass 25 Oct 2012 25,303 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 23,517 miles

headstock bearing needs adjusting

Pass 26 Oct 2010 22,925 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 21,113 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 18,680 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 17,687 miles

Rear number plate will need replacment soon.

Pass 24 Oct 2006 17,369 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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S258 BDM is a 1998 Yamaha Sr 125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S258 BDM, 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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S258 BDM is a 1998 Yamaha Sr 125, first registered on 29 September 1998.

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