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P966 WTC

1997 Yamaha XV125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

27,856 mi
Last recorded27,856 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV12515,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP966 WTC
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 27,856 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 27,851 miles

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))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 26 May 2023 27,598 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 26 May 2023 27,598 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 27,578 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 27,548 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 26,488 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 26,344 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 26,344 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 24,918 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 24,918 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 9 May 2013 24,554 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 22,951 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 20,002 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 20,002 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 20,080 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 18,112 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 18,112 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 14,594 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 10,495 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 10,495 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Upper Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 4,919 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2007 4,886 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 May 2006 3,563 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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P966 WTC is a 1997 Yamaha XV125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P966 WTC, 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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P966 WTC is a 1997 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 2 July 1997.

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