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MV03 JFA

2003 Yamaha XVS125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

30,020 mi
Last recorded30,020 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS12512,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 JFA
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS125
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 30,020 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 29,975 miles

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

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 26,586 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 13 May 2021 26,564 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake lagging in operation brake travel before brake engages (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 23,806 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 21,105 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength front and rear (4.2.1a)

Wheel spoke slightly corroded. front and rear (4.2.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 21,038 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

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

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

Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength front and rear (4.2.1a)

Wheel spoke slightly corroded. front and rear (4.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 18,391 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 18,325 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 18,325 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 17,774 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 17,652 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 17,652 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 17,478 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 17,478 miles

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 14,982 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 28 Jan 2012 14,982 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear brake pedal has excessive travel to bite point

Pass 12 May 2010 14,278 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 11,472 miles

Brake component has a poor repair (3.1.5)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 7,160 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 7,160 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 3,291 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 JFA is a 2003 Yamaha XVS125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 JFA, 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 JFA is a 2003 Yamaha XVS125, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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