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P997 OPU

1997 Yamaha XV125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

12,533 mi
Last recorded12,533 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV12515,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP997 OPU
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 12,533 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

LHD head lamp fitted us masked

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 11,926 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 11,920 miles

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

Central Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced EXHAUST COLLECTOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 11,915 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 11,498 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 11,498 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 11,303 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 11,303 miles

Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 9,628 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 9,628 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 9,167 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 7,371 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 7,293 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 7,035 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 7,001 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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P997 OPU is a 1997 Yamaha XV125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P997 OPU, 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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P997 OPU is a 1997 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 5 June 1997.

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