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P715 YHB

1997 Yamaha XV125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,756 mi
Last recorded21,756 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV12515,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP715 YHB
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 21,756 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2025 21,756 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Headlamp not working on dipped beam Bulb element gone on dip beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 20,795 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2019 20,795 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2006 19,835 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 19,835 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

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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P715 YHB is a 1997 Yamaha XV125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P715 YHB, 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 P715 YHB registered?

P715 YHB is a 1997 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P715 YHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P715 YHB shows 6 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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