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P724 MVR

1997 Yamaha XV125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,867 mi
Last recorded13,867 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV12515,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP724 MVR
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 13,867 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 13,867 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 13,841 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 13,832 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 13,832 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 12,649 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 12,288 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

drive chain has tight spots

rear brake cable getting stiff

Pass 17 Mar 2017 7,868 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 7,867 miles

Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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P724 MVR is a 1997 Yamaha XV125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P724 MVR, 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 P724 MVR registered?

P724 MVR is a 1997 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 19 March 1997.

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