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BG08 CLJ

2008 Yamaha X-city 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

14,607 mi
Last recorded14,607 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Yamaha X-city 12510,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 CLJ
MakeYamaha
ModelX-city 125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 14,607 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2016 8,474 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 7,201 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 26 May 2015 7,163 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 5,345 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 5,345 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 31 May 2013 4,473 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 4,328 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 4,118 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 4,118 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

How Reliable is the Yamaha X-city 125?

Based on 1,248 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
1,610
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 46
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 17
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 14
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
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BG08 CLJ is a 2008 Yamaha X-city 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha X-city 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 10,559 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 X-city 125 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG08 CLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha X-city 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha X-city 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BG08 CLJ registered?

BG08 CLJ is a 2008 Yamaha X-city 125, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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