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MV04 BKY

2004 Yamaha XVS125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

15,857 mi
Last recorded15,857 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha XVS12511,471 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV04 BKY
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS125
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 15,857 miles

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 May 2025 15,857 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2024 14,935 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 May 2024 14,935 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 13,320 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2022 10,762 miles

Offside Rear Rear brake pedal bent but serviceable

Pass 4 May 2021 6,868 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 6,492 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 6,377 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 6,256 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 6,018 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 5,769 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 5,271 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 5,098 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 4,638 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 4,638 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 4,638 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 May 2013 4,583 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 4,454 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 3,648 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 3,638 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 3,001 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 1,940 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 1,386 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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MV04 BKY is a 2004 Yamaha XVS125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MV04 BKY, 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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MV04 BKY is a 2004 Yamaha XVS125, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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