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M8 SFV

2004 Yamaha XVS125

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,821 mi
Last recorded8,821 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Yamaha XVS12511,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 SFV
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS125
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 8,821 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 7,666 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 5,480 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 5,480 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 5,480 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))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

White wall bands on front and rear tyres detaching from tyres

Pass 9 Nov 2017 5,397 miles

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

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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M8 SFV is a 2004 Yamaha XVS125 in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha XVS125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 11,471 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 M8 SFV, 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 22 years old, this Yamaha XVS125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M8 SFV is a 2004 Yamaha XVS125, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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