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HW55 CVU

2005 Yamaha YBR125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

1 mi
Last recorded1 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Yamaha YBR12511,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 CVU
MakeYamaha
ModelYBR125
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 1 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 16,875 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. stantions (2.3.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 15,893 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

slight cracking in tread of rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2013 28,072 miles

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

Left hand and right hand fork stanchions corroded.

Fail 25 Sep 2013 28,072 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Clutch cable requires adjustment.

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

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

Left hand and right hand fork stanchions corroded.

Left hand mirror missing.

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

Right hand mirror insecure.

Pass 12 Jul 2012 23,674 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 19,331 miles

Clutch lever bent but still functioning

Front brake lever broken but still useable

Fail 14 May 2010 19,330 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Lower Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Upper Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

oil level low in sight glass

Pass 15 Apr 2009 16,078 miles

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

front fender damaged

Fail 15 Apr 2009 16,078 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front fender damaged

Fail 30 Sep 2008 16,052 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

front mudguard dammaged

nearside footrest rubber worn/split

How Reliable is the Yamaha YBR125?

Based on 59,396 MOT tests across 6,364 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
1,213
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
6,364
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,173
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 943
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 872
Drive chain excessively loose 854
Drive chain worn to excess 558
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HW55 CVU is a 2005 Yamaha YBR125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha YBR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 11,563 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 YBR125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HW55 CVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YBR125 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha YBR125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HW55 CVU is a 2005 Yamaha YBR125, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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