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FJ54 WRV

2004 Yamaha XVS125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

28,260 mi
Last recorded28,260 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha XVS12511,471 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ54 WRV
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS125
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 28,260 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 25,709 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 25,709 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2023 21,184 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 21,161 miles

Nearside Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 21,057 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened rear swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 21,057 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened rear swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 20,692 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 20,692 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 20,588 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 20,588 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2018 20,202 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 20,200 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal pivot excessively tight (1.1.1 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2017 19,859 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 19,855 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 16,651 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 11,230 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 5,316 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 5,313 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 May 2012 4,927 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 4,927 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 May 2011 3,386 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 3,386 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 2,166 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

motorcycle has light corrosion all round

side stand stiff to operate requires lubrication

Pass 10 Feb 2009 2,002 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 2,002 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 1,415 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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FJ54 WRV is a 2004 Yamaha XVS125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha XVS125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 11,471 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 FJ54 WRV, 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 22 years old, this Yamaha XVS125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FJ54 WRV is a 2004 Yamaha XVS125, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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