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CU51 FEF

2001 Yamaha XVS125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

22,216 mi
Last recorded22,216 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS12512,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 FEF
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS125
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 22,216 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 22,101 miles

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

front tyre sidewall cracking 3.00/18

Pass 27 Mar 2024 21,886 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 21,659 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 21,650 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar Grip loose (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 21,270 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 20,448 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 18,893 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 14,992 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 14,001 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 14,001 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 6 May 2017 12,538 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 9,151 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 7,491 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 7,322 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 7,322 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 7,243 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 6,837 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 6,837 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 6,833 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 6,829 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 6,829 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2007 6,829 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 6,829 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 6,811 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 6,772 miles

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

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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CU51 FEF is a 2001 Yamaha XVS125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 CU51 FEF, 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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CU51 FEF is a 2001 Yamaha XVS125, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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