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HX53 JJF

2003 Yamaha XVS125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

24,851 mi
Last recorded24,851 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS12512,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 JJF
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS125
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 24,851 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 21,822 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2021 21,822 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 18,107 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 18,107 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 15,908 miles

Exhaust noisy exhaust leaking from the rear cylinder (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 14,965 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2018 14,965 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 13,377 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 13,376 miles

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

Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2016 11,226 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 9,482 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 8,735 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 8,152 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 7,252 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 6,382 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 5,485 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 4,607 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 3,676 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 2,677 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 1,769 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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HX53 JJF is a 2003 Yamaha XVS125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HX53 JJF, 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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HX53 JJF is a 2003 Yamaha XVS125, first registered on 11 October 2003.

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