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P270 LAN

1997 Yamaha XVS125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,812 mi
Last recorded13,812 miles
Recorded on26 May 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP270 LAN
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS125
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2012 13,812 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 11,648 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 10,986 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 15 Apr 2010 10,984 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Centre Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Offside Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front tyre pressure low

Pass 5 Jun 2008 8,537 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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P270 LAN is a 1997 Yamaha XVS125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P270 LAN, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha XVS125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P270 LAN is a 1997 Yamaha XVS125, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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