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LK03 KGJ

2003 Yamaha XVS125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

44,359 mi
Last recorded44,359 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS12512,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 KGJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS125
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 44,359 miles

Chain guard missing.

Nearside Lower Motorcycle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 42,625 miles

Offside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 42,619 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 41,837 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 41,725 miles

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 Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 38,470 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 34,864 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 34,862 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 33,198 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 28,575 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2011 28,469 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

rear tyre has oil on it from chain

Pass 21 Apr 2010 26,774 miles

Front Brake component is slightly distorted (3.1.5)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 20,123 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 20,123 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 15,563 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 15,514 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2007 10,865 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 9,643 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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LK03 KGJ is a 2003 Yamaha XVS125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LK03 KGJ, 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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LK03 KGJ is a 2003 Yamaha XVS125, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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