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R163 WNT

1998 Yamaha XV125

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

34,662 mi
Last recorded34,662 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV12514,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR163 WNT
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 34,662 miles

Exhaust noisy exaust leack on downpipes not excessive (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 34,658 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 34,658 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 33,560 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 33,558 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake component insecure NSF brake hose insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2021 32,279 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 30,876 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 19,550 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 16,594 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 13,935 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 13,910 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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R163 WNT is a 1998 Yamaha XV125 in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R163 WNT, 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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R163 WNT is a 1998 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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