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BU02 RUR

2002 Yamaha XVS125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

23,524 mi
Last recorded23,524 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XVS12512,611 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 RUR
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS125
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 23,524 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 23,524 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 23,436 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 23,436 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 23,257 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 23,250 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 22,923 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 20,887 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 20,124 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 19,039 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 19,027 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 17,501 miles

front tyre perished

Pass 11 Jun 2013 16,102 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 16,102 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 14,336 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 13,302 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 13,302 miles

Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 11,640 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 11,640 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 8,861 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 5,537 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2006 1,464 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 1,464 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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BU02 RUR is a 2002 Yamaha XVS125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BU02 RUR, 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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What year was BU02 RUR registered?

BU02 RUR is a 2002 Yamaha XVS125, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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The MOT history for BU02 RUR shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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