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BU51 SZK

2001 Yamaha XVS125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

32,165 mi
Last recorded32,165 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS12512,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 SZK
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS125
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 32,165 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 32,165 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Pass 2 Sep 2016 28,014 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 26,069 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 23,001 miles

Rear Plate brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.B1b)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 23,001 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.B2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2013 20,449 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 20,392 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 20,097 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 19,706 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 18,285 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 18,255 miles

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 14,536 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 14,455 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 Aug 2007 11,937 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 7,692 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 7,692 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 2,984 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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BU51 SZK is a 2001 Yamaha XVS125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha XVS125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 12,714 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 BU51 SZK, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha XVS125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU51 SZK is a 2001 Yamaha XVS125, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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