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LK05 HYX

2005 Yamaha XT 125 R

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

1,972 mi
Last recorded1,972 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XT 125 R6,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 HYX
MakeYamaha
ModelXT 125 R
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 1,972 miles

Rear Rear tyre sidewall starting to perish

Fail 28 Feb 2026 1,953 miles

Offside Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine has oil leak

Lower Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess Engine bash plate insecure (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Throttle control sticking

Rear Rear tyre sidewall starting to perish

Pass 27 Sep 2022 1,564 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 1,564 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 449 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 449 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 10,640 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 10,622 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2019 10,622 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 10,506 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 9,955 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2016 9,929 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 9,219 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 8,420 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 8,367 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 7,481 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 5,693 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 6,555 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 2,840 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 4,828 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 4,027 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

clutch lever pivot slightly worn

Fail 31 Jul 2009 3,160 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

clutch lever pivot slightly worn

Pass 16 Jun 2008 2,909 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 2,900 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT 125 R?

Based on 4,195 MOT tests across 557 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
1,419
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
557
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 165
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 143
reflector on motorcycle missing 121
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 116
Direction indicator incorrect colour 106
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LK05 HYX is a 2005 Yamaha XT 125 R in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha XT 125 R models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 6,050 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 XT 125 R fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 165 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK05 HYX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT 125 R typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha XT 125 R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LK05 HYX is a 2005 Yamaha XT 125 R, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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