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A505 XCN

1983 Yamaha RD125

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,630 mi
Last recorded44,630 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 1983 Yamaha RD12521,489 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA505 XCN
MakeYamaha
ModelRD125
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2011 44,630 miles

Chain guard missing

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

sidestand mount worn

speedo not working

steering stops slightly worn

Pass 17 Jun 2011 44,630 miles

Chain guard missing

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

sidestand mount worn

speedo not working

steering stops slightly worn

Pass 3 Aug 2009 44,068 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

Chain guard missing

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Rear Brake linkage slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

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

slight cracking on rear tyre

Fail 27 Jul 2009 44,068 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

Chain guard missing

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Rear Brake linkage slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

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

slight cracking on rear tyre

Pass 31 May 2008 43,615 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear tyre starting to split on side walls

slight play in front brake lever

slight play in gear selector

Fail 30 May 2008 43,615 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

slight play in gear selector

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear tyre starting to split on side walls

slight play in front brake lever

How Reliable is the Yamaha RD125?

Based on 4,025 MOT tests across 993 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
166
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
993
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 63
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 50
Headlamp aim too high 46
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 43
wheel bearings have excessive free play 43
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A505 XCN is a 1983 Yamaha RD125 in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Yamaha RD125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 21,489 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 RD125 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A505 XCN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha RD125 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 43 years old, this Yamaha RD125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A505 XCN is a 1983 Yamaha RD125, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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