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P23 VGP

1997 Yamaha XV125

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

12,503 mi
Last recorded12,503 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV12515,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP23 VGP
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 12,503 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 12,237 miles

front tyre wearing low 1.8mm

slight corrosion forming on frame

slight corrosion on exhaust

Pass 12 Jul 2013 10,314 miles

chain slightly worn and slightly loose

no. plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Jun 2012 8,266 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 8,087 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Nearside Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Offside Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2008 8,024 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Nearside Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Offside Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 3,760 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (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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P23 VGP is a 1997 Yamaha XV125 in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P23 VGP, 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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P23 VGP is a 1997 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 2 April 1997.

Is P23 VGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P23 VGP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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