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LC59 OBM

2009 Yamaha X-city 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

44,247 mi
Last recorded44,247 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Yamaha X-city 12512,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 OBM
MakeYamaha
ModelX-city 125
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 44,247 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 44,247 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 44,240 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely excessive run out on front brake disc (1.2.1 (c))

Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake lagging in operation Excess travel on rear brake lever (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel fixing missing (single fixing) wheel axle nut & spacer missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 41,511 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 40,173 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 40,173 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 32,526 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 29,089 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 29,089 miles

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 26,468 miles

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 24,448 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 16,420 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 9,879 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha X-city 125?

Based on 1,248 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
1,610
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 46
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 17
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 14
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
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LC59 OBM is a 2009 Yamaha X-city 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2009 Yamaha X-city 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 12,211 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 X-city 125 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC59 OBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha X-city 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Yamaha X-city 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LC59 OBM is a 2009 Yamaha X-city 125, first registered on 14 November 2009.

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