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NK53 FGE

2003 Yamaha XQ125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

16,956 mi
Last recorded16,956 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XQ12512,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 FGE
MakeYamaha
ModelXQ125
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 16,956 miles

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

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Fork stantion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front tyre showing slight cracking on tyre wall

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Riders seat slightly loose Seat catch in-op but secured by pivot hinge (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2015 7,986 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 16,157 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 16,135 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 9,397 miles

Lower Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 30 May 2013 9,385 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Lower Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 May 2012 80,236 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 22 May 2012 80,226 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 4 Feb 2011
Pass 15 Oct 2009 9,221 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 9,221 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Sep 2009 7,986 miles

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

dampness around right hand brake lever resivoir

rear brake pads badly worn

tyres worn to legal limit

Pass 23 Oct 2007 6,246 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XQ125?

Based on 3,282 MOT tests across 536 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
1,078
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
536
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 173
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 153
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 150
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 122
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 78
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NK53 FGE is a 2003 Yamaha XQ125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha XQ125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 12,928 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 XQ125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NK53 FGE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XQ125 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha XQ125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NK53 FGE is a 2003 Yamaha XQ125, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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