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HW04 BFU

2004 Yamaha XVS125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

22,672 mi
Last recorded22,672 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Yamaha XVS12511,471 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW04 BFU
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS125
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2020 22,672 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Roller brake test brake efficiency less than 27.5% overall (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 21,751 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 19,842 miles

Front advise that the front forks have slight pitting

Pass 20 Mar 2014 19,135 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 14 Mar 2014 19,135 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 Mar 2013 16,832 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 16,411 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

advise footbrake pedal travel

Pass 22 Feb 2012 16,411 miles

advise footbrake pedal travel

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 15,127 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 12,444 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2009 12,444 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 9 May 2008 9,495 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 9,495 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

front tyre flat

Pass 14 May 2007 6,317 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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HW04 BFU is a 2004 Yamaha XVS125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HW04 BFU, 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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HW04 BFU is a 2004 Yamaha XVS125, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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