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EO51 SHJ

2001 Yamaha XV125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

51,457 mi
Last recorded51,457 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XV12517,424 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 SHJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 51,457 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 51,424 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 48,685 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 48,586 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 48,551 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively bent (5.2.2 (d))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 34,010 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 34,010 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust excessive corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2021 31,264 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 31,264 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Headlamp aim too low plus kick off to the os (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator likely to become detached loose on mudguard (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2016 31,081 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect Both (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 30,707 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 30,707 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 29,014 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 28,593 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 27,804 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 270,278 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 270,278 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 26,840 miles

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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EO51 SHJ is a 2001 Yamaha XV125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha XV125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 17,424 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 EO51 SHJ, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha XV125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EO51 SHJ is a 2001 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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