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R103 PCF

1998 Yamaha XV125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

20,617 mi
Last recorded20,617 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV12514,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 PCF
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 20,617 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 20,282 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 19,904 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 18,999 miles

Front tyre sidewall starting to crack

Pass 31 Jan 2017 17,910 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015
Pass 13 Mar 2014 16,554 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 15,850 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 14,129 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 12,628 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Handlebars bent slightly

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 7 Jan 2010 12,628 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Handlebars bent slighty

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2008 10,044 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 10,044 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 8,224 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 6,355 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 6 Jan 2007 6,355 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 4,414 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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R103 PCF is a 1998 Yamaha XV125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha XV125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 14,327 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 R103 PCF, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha XV125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R103 PCF is a 1998 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 18 March 1998.

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