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LF03 LHB

2003 Yamaha XV125

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

22,967 mi
Last recorded22,967 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XV12510,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 LHB
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2025 22,967 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 22,967 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2024 22,967 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail drive chain & sprockets worn bad (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front hi & low switch back to front

Front no hi beam tell tail working

Offside side panel insecure

Pass 9 Feb 2023 22,967 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 21,161 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 18,509 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 14,813 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 14,807 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 14,807 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 14,807 miles

Centre Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 14,789 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 14,737 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 14,657 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 14,618 miles

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

the rear tyre walls are crazed.

Fail 22 Oct 2007 14,591 miles

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

the rear tyre walls are crazed

Pass 28 Oct 2006 10,481 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 10,151 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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LF03 LHB is a 2003 Yamaha XV125 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LF03 LHB, 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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LF03 LHB is a 2003 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 10 May 2003.

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