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P744 GNT

1997 Yamaha XV125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,806 mi
Last recorded11,806 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV12515,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP744 GNT
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 11,806 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust noisey

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 6 Aug 2018 11,759 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Riders seat missing pillian (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 25 Feb 2016 11,037 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated Rear down pipe (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc has marks around the holes

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre has slightly perished

Rear Tyre has slightly perished

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 4,855 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear tyre lightly perished

Fail 25 Feb 2015 4,855 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear tyre lightly perished

Pass 9 Dec 2014 3,899 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 3,635 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 3,045 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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P744 GNT is a 1997 Yamaha XV125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P744 GNT, 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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P744 GNT is a 1997 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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