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M666 GRL

1997 Yamaha XV125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

26,342 mi
Last recorded26,342 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV12515,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM666 GRL
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 26,342 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 26,253 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 26,095 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 26,093 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 25,933 miles

Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Fail 28 May 2015 25,905 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

pass light not working

Pass 28 May 2015 25,905 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

pass light not working

Pass 23 Jun 2014 25,314 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 25,275 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 17 May 2013 24,665 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 24,665 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 23 May 2012 22,401 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

handlebars slightly deformed

Fail 18 May 2012 22,361 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

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

handlebars slightly deformed

rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

Pass 31 May 2011 20,601 miles

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

rear tyre cracked & perished

Pass 2 Jun 2010 19,206 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 May 2009 18,270 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 18,270 miles

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

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 16,615 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Fail 22 Mar 2008 16,615 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 16,159 miles

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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M666 GRL is a 1997 Yamaha XV125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha XV125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 15,615 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 M666 GRL, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha XV125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M666 GRL is a 1997 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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