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LG57 SYU

2008 Yamaha X-city 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

9,077 mi
Last recorded9,077 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Yamaha X-city 12510,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG57 SYU
MakeYamaha
ModelX-city 125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 9,077 miles

Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 9,077 miles

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

Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 9,034 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 5,045 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 3,620 miles

rear mudguard broken and not secure

Fail 8 Jan 2014 3,620 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

rear mudguard broken and not secure

Pass 18 Dec 2012 26,330 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 26,330 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 20,443 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 15,090 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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LG57 SYU is a 2008 Yamaha X-city 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha X-city 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 10,559 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 LG57 SYU, 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 18 years old, this Yamaha X-city 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LG57 SYU registered?

LG57 SYU is a 2008 Yamaha X-city 125, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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