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R151 GCD

1997 Yamaha XV125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

29,346 mi
Last recorded29,346 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV12515,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 GCD
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 29,346 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 29,346 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 29,157 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 29,157 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 28,382 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 28,231 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 28,231 miles

Drive chain excessively loose also has a seized link (6.2.1d)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 27,666 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 27,666 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 27,657 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 26,943 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 25,864 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2012 25,860 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 24,754 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

rear brake adjustment high

Pass 15 Sep 2009 24,433 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 24,399 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 23,084 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 23,084 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 2 Mar 2006 23,025 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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R151 GCD is a 1997 Yamaha XV125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R151 GCD, 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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R151 GCD is a 1997 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 5 September 1997.

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