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R125 JGJ

1997 Yamaha XV125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

33,560 mi
Last recorded33,560 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV12515,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR125 JGJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 33,560 miles

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

headlight main beam tell tell light not working

Fail 4 Jun 2025 33,560 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Rear Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

headlight main beam tell tell light not working

Pass 3 Oct 2020 30,959 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 26,945 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 8 May 2017 26,944 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 25,323 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 25,323 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 23,621 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 8 May 2014 21,532 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2014 21,532 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 19,809 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 16,935 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 13,717 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 28 Jun 2007 13,588 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2007 13,040 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2006 11,969 miles

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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 JGJ is a 1997 Yamaha XV125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R125 JGJ, 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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R125 JGJ is a 1997 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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