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P505 RCR

1997 Yamaha XV125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,773 mi
Last recorded10,773 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV12515,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP505 RCR
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 10,773 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 10,775 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 9,274 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 9,274 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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P505 RCR is a 1997 Yamaha XV125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P505 RCR, 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 P505 RCR registered?

P505 RCR is a 1997 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P505 RCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P505 RCR shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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