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P18 USA

1997 Yamaha XV125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,370 mi
Last recorded18,370 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV12515,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP18 USA
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2021 18,370 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel spoke cracked (5.2.2 (d))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre starting to perish

Pass 29 Jun 2018 18,328 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute right (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 18,328 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute right (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 17,828 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2017 17,808 miles

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 17,671 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front tyre has surface cracking

Pass 12 Jun 2015 15,909 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 15,886 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 15,879 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 15,879 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha XV125?

Based on 8,004 MOT tests across 923 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
608
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
923
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 188
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 187
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 157
Drive chain excessively loose 147
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 110
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P18 USA is a 1997 Yamaha XV125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha XV125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 15,615 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 XV125 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 188 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P18 USA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XV125 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha XV125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P18 USA registered?

P18 USA is a 1997 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 19 February 1997.

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