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LJ51 WHG

2001 Yamaha XVS125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

23,538 mi
Last recorded23,538 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS12512,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 WHG
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS125
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 23,538 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 21,230 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 18,621 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 18,621 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 16,380 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

rear mudguard slightly loose but secure

Fail 3 Feb 2022 16,380 miles

Drive belt so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear mudguard slightly loose but secure

Pass 9 Feb 2021 11,583 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 11,583 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2020 10,554 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 9,188 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 9,182 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 9,176 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 9,171 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 9,171 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 9,161 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 8,787 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 8,466 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 8,261 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 7,817 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 7,609 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 7,026 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 6,317 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 6,314 miles

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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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LJ51 WHG is a 2001 Yamaha XVS125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha XVS125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 12,714 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 LJ51 WHG, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha XVS125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ51 WHG is a 2001 Yamaha XVS125, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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