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MV03 DVB

2003 Yamaha XVS125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

33,739 mi
Last recorded33,739 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS12512,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 DVB
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS125
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 33,739 miles

front tyre cracking slightly

Fail 9 Jan 2023 33,720 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Handlebar mounting so insecure that steering is adversely affected (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front tyre cracking slightly

Pass 17 Jan 2022 30,396 miles

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

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

speedo drive located incorrectly

Fail 10 Jan 2022 30,292 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

speedo drive located incorrectly

Pass 21 Jan 2021 28,199 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 26,846 miles

Exhaust Noisy.

Pass 19 Jul 2018 2,658 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 25,636 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

No front mud gaurd fitted at time of test.

Fail 17 May 2017 25,636 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

No front mud gaurd fitted at time of test.

Pass 27 Apr 2016 25,225 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 25,225 miles

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 22,846 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 22,842 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 12,765 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 10,418 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 6,530 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 2,757 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 2,749 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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MV03 DVB 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 77.8%.

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 MV03 DVB, 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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MV03 DVB is a 2003 Yamaha XVS125, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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