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P673 YWX

1997 Yamaha XV125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

22,335 mi
Last recorded22,335 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV12515,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP673 YWX
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 22,335 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 22,335 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 22,017 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 27 May 2015 22,017 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 21,788 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 21,722 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 21,417 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 21,139 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 20,726 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 20,726 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 20,249 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 19,417 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 17,804 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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P673 YWX is a 1997 Yamaha XV125 in Black 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 P673 YWX, 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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P673 YWX is a 1997 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 23 June 1997.

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