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DA08 JPY

2008 Yamaha X-city 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,235 mi
Last recorded17,235 miles
Recorded on2 May 2015
Typical for 2008 Yamaha X-city 12510,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 JPY
MakeYamaha
ModelX-city 125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2015 17,235 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2015 17,235 miles

Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2013 13,918 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 10,693 miles

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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DA08 JPY is a 2008 Yamaha X-city 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DA08 JPY, 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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DA08 JPY is a 2008 Yamaha X-city 125, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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