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R173 CMJ

1997 Yamaha XV125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,993 mi
Last recorded19,993 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV12515,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR173 CMJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2011 19,993 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 19,991 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 17,586 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 15,177 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 33,740 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 33,740 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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R173 CMJ is a 1997 Yamaha XV125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R173 CMJ, 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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What year was R173 CMJ registered?

R173 CMJ is a 1997 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 8 November 1997.

Is R173 CMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R173 CMJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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