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R235 HRG

1997 Yamaha XV125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

23,765 mi
Last recorded23,765 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV12515,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR235 HRG
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2015 23,765 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 21,934 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 21,919 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 19,770 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 17,451 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 17,439 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 15,216 miles

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

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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R235 HRG is a 1997 Yamaha XV125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R235 HRG, 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 R235 HRG registered?

R235 HRG is a 1997 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is R235 HRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R235 HRG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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