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BF52 DNY

2002 Yamaha XVS125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

29,618 mi
Last recorded29,618 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XVS12512,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 DNY
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS125
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 29,618 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 29,414 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear hub close to swing arm

Offside Front slight runout on disk

Offside air filter housing loose,but secure

Pass 26 Aug 2021 27,267 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable slightly twisted (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame and swing arm corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear tyre cracking/perishing date stamp 2011

Pass 26 Aug 2020 26,899 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded and rear spokes (5.2.2 (d))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavy corrosion in areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 26 Aug 2020 26,899 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded and rear spokes (5.2.2 (d))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavy corrosion in areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2019 24,670 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 24,670 miles

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 22,541 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 22,541 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 21,214 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 19,982 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 19,427 miles

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 19,427 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 18,661 miles

Battery power low

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 17,509 miles

Part of exhaust shield is loose

Fail 6 Oct 2008 17,509 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Part of exhaust shield is loose

Pass 27 Sep 2007 8,104 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 2,197 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 1,471 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XVS125?

Based on 13,604 MOT tests across 1,325 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
793
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
1,325
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 344
Drive chain excessively loose 205
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 188
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 183
Drive chain worn to excess 153
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BF52 DNY is a 2002 Yamaha XVS125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha XVS125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 12,611 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 XVS125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 344 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF52 DNY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XVS125 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Yamaha XVS125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF52 DNY is a 2002 Yamaha XVS125, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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