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R176 MRD

1997 Yamaha XV125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

19,872 mi
Last recorded19,872 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV12515,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR176 MRD
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 19,872 miles

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Swing arm bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 15,784 miles

Front Mudguard insecure ()

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 15,765 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 15,758 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Brake component inadequately mounted torque arm split pin missing (1.1.21 (c))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 15,239 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 29 May 2015 13,505 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 9,838 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 7,830 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 7,803 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 5,263 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 553 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 535 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 535 miles

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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R176 MRD is a 1997 Yamaha XV125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R176 MRD, 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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R176 MRD is a 1997 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 12 August 1997.

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