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DU03 BYX

2003 Yamaha XV125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,524 mi
Last recorded20,524 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XV12510,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 BYX
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 20,524 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 20,524 miles

Offside Rear Lower Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 18,871 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre slightly perished

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 18,871 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre slightly perished

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

How Reliable is the Yamaha XV125?

Based on 8,004 MOT tests across 923 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
608
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
923
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 188
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 187
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 157
Drive chain excessively loose 147
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 110
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DU03 BYX is a 2003 Yamaha XV125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha XV125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 10,390 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 XV125 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 188 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU03 BYX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XV125 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha XV125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DU03 BYX is a 2003 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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