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G18 MWJ

1997 Yamaha XV125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

22,434 mi
Last recorded22,434 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV12515,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 MWJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 22,434 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 12,919 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose a couple of loose spokes (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 12,919 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose a couple of loose spokes (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 9,193 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 8,989 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

front tyre has cracks in side wall

Fail 13 Jun 2013 8,989 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

front tyre has cracks in side wall

Pass 20 Apr 2012 8,158 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 7,200 miles

rear brake binding slightly

rear tyre 1.8mm centre tread

Fail 8 Jun 2010 7,200 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

rear brake binding slightly

rear tyre 1.8mm centre tread

Pass 7 Mar 2009 6,865 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 6,092 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 5,792 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 5,663 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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G18 MWJ is a 1997 Yamaha XV125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha XV125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 15,615 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 G18 MWJ, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha XV125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G18 MWJ is a 1997 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 16 September 1997.

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