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P463 GAU

1997 Yamaha XV125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

18,710 mi
Last recorded18,710 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV12515,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP463 GAU
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 18,710 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2021 18,710 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 18,250 miles

Front tyre cracking & perishing on sidewall

Pass 6 Apr 2017 18,090 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 16,916 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 16,367 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 15,557 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 15,553 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 12,814 miles

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

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

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 12,814 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

gear lever loose

Pass 22 Nov 2010 10,950 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 5,476 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 5,470 miles

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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P463 GAU is a 1997 Yamaha XV125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P463 GAU, 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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P463 GAU is a 1997 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 18 March 1997.

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