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P243 UAF

1997 Yamaha XV125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

18,567 mi
Last recorded18,567 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV12515,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP243 UAF
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2010 18,567 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 17,854 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 17,396 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 17,396 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 17,157 miles

front roller brake test indicates a slightly binding brake

Pass 11 Apr 2006 16,560 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 16,560 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

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

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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P243 UAF is a 1997 Yamaha XV125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P243 UAF, 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 P243 UAF registered?

P243 UAF is a 1997 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P243 UAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P243 UAF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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