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LF03 BFV

2003 Yamaha XVS125

Brown Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

53,005 mi
Last recorded53,005 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS12512,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 BFV
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS125
Year2003
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 53,005 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 May 2026 53,005 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 52,274 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 52,273 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Brake component insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Brake pedal pivot has excessive free play (1.1.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2023 52,221 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 51,208 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 47,020 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 47,008 miles

Motorcycle structure cracked frame cracked where side stand meets the frame (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Jul 2015 39,702 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 39,702 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 32,820 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 32,820 miles

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 28,732 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 25,346 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 24,658 miles

Offside Rear Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 21 Jul 2011 24,652 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Rear Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 22,182 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 15,190 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 15,178 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 4,975 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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LF03 BFV is a 2003 Yamaha XVS125 in Brown with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LF03 BFV, 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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LF03 BFV is a 2003 Yamaha XVS125, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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