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P790 WUF

1997 Yamaha XV125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,056 mi
Last recorded17,056 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV12515,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP790 WUF
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 17,056 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018 16,987 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at centre collector. (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 14,495 miles

steering knotchy

Fail 8 Nov 2017 14,495 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

steering knotchy

Pass 16 Aug 2011 14,105 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 13,927 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 12,822 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 12,802 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 12,370 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 11,379 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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P790 WUF is a 1997 Yamaha XV125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P790 WUF, 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 P790 WUF registered?

P790 WUF is a 1997 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 15 March 1997.

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