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HW53 FTX

2003 Yamaha XVS125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

20,582 mi
Last recorded20,582 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS12512,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 FTX
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS125
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 20,582 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 19,591 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Drive belt spocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive belt spocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 19,591 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Drive belt spocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive belt spocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 18,946 miles

cracked inlet rubber

Pass 10 Dec 2012 18,073 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 16,108 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 3 Dec 2011 16,105 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 14,093 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 14,084 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 12,047 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 12,039 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2009 9,644 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 7,328 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 4,421 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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HW53 FTX is a 2003 Yamaha XVS125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha XVS125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 12,274 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 HW53 FTX, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha XVS125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HW53 FTX is a 2003 Yamaha XVS125, first registered on 11 October 2003.

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