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KS03 DYV

2003 Yamaha XVS125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

35,438 mi
Last recorded35,438 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS12512,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 DYV
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS125
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2025 35,438 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Front & Rear (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Motorcycle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake component insecure Hose clamp missing (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Central Front Mudguard insecure ()

Nearside Front Gear change leaver loose / likely to become detached

Nearside No sidestand

Nearside Rear Chain guard missing ()

Pass 24 Jul 2024 34,183 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 25 Apr 2015 26,229 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2014 26,127 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 24,467 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 24,467 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 23,403 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 23,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 23,399 miles

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

Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

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

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 18,407 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 18,407 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 14,922 miles

front mudguard not fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2009 14,920 miles

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

front mudguard not fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2008 9,356 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 9,356 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 7,008 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 7,008 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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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KS03 DYV is a 2003 Yamaha XVS125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 KS03 DYV, 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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KS03 DYV is a 2003 Yamaha XVS125, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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