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P719 XLJ

1997 Yamaha XC125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,753 mi
Last recorded21,753 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XC12514,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP719 XLJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXC125
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 21,753 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Main Stand Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 21,425 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Upper Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 20,357 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 20,286 miles

Offside Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 20,058 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 19,631 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 19,294 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 19,294 miles

Central Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Central Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 18,913 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 18,687 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 18,687 miles

Central Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2016 18,334 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 18,143 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 17,897 miles

50% of the brake light is not working

50% of the rear light is not working

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 17,343 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

only 50% of the rear light not working

only 50% of the stop light is working

Pass 31 Mar 2012 16,800 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 16,311 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 15,782 miles

50% of the rear light not working

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 15,782 miles

50% of the rear light not working

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 15,328 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 14,872 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 14,872 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 14,622 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 14,622 miles

Front Brake component cracked and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2006 13,715 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha XC125?

Based on 7,685 MOT tests across 1,128 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
1,187
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,128
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 267
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 141
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 97
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 97
Horn not working 77
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P719 XLJ is a 1997 Yamaha XC125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha XC125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 14,458 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha XC125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 267 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P719 XLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XC125 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha XC125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P719 XLJ is a 1997 Yamaha XC125, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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