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P648 WJR

1997 Yamaha XV125

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,161 mi
Last recorded15,161 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV12515,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP648 WJR
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 15,161 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 11,847 miles

Front Tyre cracking and perishing

Pass 17 Apr 2024 10,853 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 10,166 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 9,677 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 9,677 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2018 8,462 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 8,418 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded lower frame, under engine (6.1.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 8,353 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 8,353 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 7,983 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 7,942 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 7,788 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 7,772 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2005 7,772 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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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P648 WJR is a 1997 Yamaha XV125 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P648 WJR, 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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P648 WJR is a 1997 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 6 March 1997.

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