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P672 KAJ

1997 Yamaha XV125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

16,415 mi
Last recorded16,415 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV12515,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP672 KAJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 16,415 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 16,373 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 15,682 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 13,984 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 16,538 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2011 16,528 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 15,179 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 13,000 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 13,000 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 10,494 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 8,714 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 6,609 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 6,541 miles

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

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

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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P672 KAJ 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 76.9%.

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 P672 KAJ, 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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P672 KAJ is a 1997 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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