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R125 AEY

1998 Yamaha XV125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,868 mi
Last recorded7,868 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV12514,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR125 AEY
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 7,868 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 7,850 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 7,833 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 7,680 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 7,654 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 7,654 miles

Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 7,018 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 6,978 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 6,978 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 6,692 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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R125 AEY is a 1998 Yamaha XV125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R125 AEY, 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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What year was R125 AEY registered?

R125 AEY is a 1998 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R125 AEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R125 AEY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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