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MW03 TLF

2003 Yamaha XVS125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,093 mi
Last recorded19,093 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS12512,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 TLF
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS125
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 19,093 miles

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

headlamp pattern poor

Fail 25 Apr 2025 19,093 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

headlamp pattern poor

Pass 13 Oct 2016 16,883 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 16,883 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

front mudguard loose.

slight bind on front brake.

Pass 30 Oct 2015 15,453 miles

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

rear n/s shock absorber slightly bent

Pass 22 Oct 2014 14,307 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 12,957 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 12,865 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 12,865 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

rear tyre was flat at time of test.

Pass 2 Aug 2007 9,535 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 9,535 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 8,416 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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MW03 TLF is a 2003 Yamaha XVS125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MW03 TLF, 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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MW03 TLF is a 2003 Yamaha XVS125, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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