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LB52 YAO

2003 Yamaha XV125

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

7,139 mi
Last recorded7,139 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XV12510,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 YAO
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 7,139 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 7,053 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 7,053 miles

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Front Brake Lever Switch (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 5,588 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 5,568 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 5,504 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front brake early signs of binding

Pass 29 Jan 2016 5,437 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 4,822 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 4,463 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 4,140 miles

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyre sidewalls are slightly perished.

Pass 17 Jan 2012 3,721 miles

front tyre sidewalls are slightly perished.

Fail 13 Jan 2012 3,720 miles

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

front tyre sidewalls are slightly perished.

Pass 14 Jan 2011 3,159 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 2,908 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 2,711 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 2,414 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 2,089 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 1,710 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XV125?

Based on 8,004 MOT tests across 923 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
608
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
923
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 188
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 187
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 157
Drive chain excessively loose 147
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 110
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LB52 YAO is a 2003 Yamaha XV125 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha XV125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 10,390 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha XV125 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 188 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB52 YAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XV125 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha XV125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LB52 YAO is a 2003 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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