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HG08 RPO

2008 Yamaha X-city 125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,870 mi
Last recorded16,870 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Yamaha X-city 12510,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 RPO
MakeYamaha
ModelX-city 125
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 16,870 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 15,091 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

front tyre side walls starting to perish

Fail 15 Jan 2020 15,091 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

front tyre side walls starting to perish

Fail 20 Jul 2015 15,090 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Number plate light inop

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 11,931 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 10,560 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 8,824 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 8,821 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 6,765 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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HG08 RPO is a 2008 Yamaha X-city 125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HG08 RPO, 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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HG08 RPO is a 2008 Yamaha X-city 125, first registered on 5 August 2008.

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