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P643 EMS

1997 Yamaha XV125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,307 mi
Last recorded17,307 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV12515,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP643 EMS
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 17,307 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 15,975 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 15,975 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached clip missing (6.1.7 (j) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

bolts missing from exhaust bracket rear

Pass 4 Apr 2022 12,655 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 12,230 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 9,349 miles

front forks pitted but not leaking

one seat bolt broken but seat still secure

Pass 5 Jun 2018 6,013 miles
Fail 28 May 2018 5,987 miles

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

Drive chain tight.

Pass 27 Mar 2017 3,806 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 3,762 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 3,757 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 3,752 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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P643 EMS is a 1997 Yamaha XV125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P643 EMS, 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 P643 EMS registered?

P643 EMS is a 1997 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P643 EMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P643 EMS shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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