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BU04 YCY

2004 Yamaha XVS125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

15,853 mi
Last recorded15,853 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha XVS12511,471 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 YCY
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS125
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 15,853 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 15,549 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 15,163 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 14,614 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 14,598 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 14,154 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 13,434 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 12,893 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 12,554 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 12,536 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 10,740 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 10,740 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 9,696 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 8,757 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 7,452 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 6,498 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 5,510 miles

Rear tyre tread starting to perish on sidewall

Pass 4 Oct 2007 4,807 miles

Front tyre starting to perish

Fail 4 Oct 2007 4,805 miles

Registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front tyre starting to perish

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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BU04 YCY is a 2004 Yamaha XVS125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha XVS125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 11,471 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU04 YCY, 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 22 years old, this Yamaha XVS125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU04 YCY is a 2004 Yamaha XVS125, first registered on 17 August 2004.

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