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R225 ONW

1998 Yamaha XV125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

13,003 mi
Last recorded13,003 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV12514,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR225 ONW
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 13,003 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 12,979 miles

Fork yoke insecure (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose Has tight spots where its tight then goes very loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 10,782 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 10,730 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak BOTH FRONT FORKS LEAKING (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 7,736 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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R225 ONW is a 1998 Yamaha XV125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R225 ONW, 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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What year was R225 ONW registered?

R225 ONW is a 1998 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 2 April 1998.

Is R225 ONW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R225 ONW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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