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R216 YLC

1998 Yamaha XV125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

919 mi
Last recorded919 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV12514,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR216 YLC
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 919 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 352 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 8 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 23,403 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 18 Dec 2010 23,403 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre valve stem misaligned which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Inner Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2009 18,530 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2009 18,143 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front suspension assembly component missing (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2008 12,723 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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R216 YLC is a 1998 Yamaha XV125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 R216 YLC, 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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R216 YLC is a 1998 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 14 April 1998.

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