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R255 LUG

1998 Yamaha XV125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

4,321 mi
Last recorded4,321 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV12514,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR255 LUG
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 4,321 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2018 4,321 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel fixing missing (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2017 24,203 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 22,771 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 22,759 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 19,962 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

clutch lever incorrect type for bracket,pivot badly worn,but operable

front brake is binding slightly,but not enough to fail.

gear lever pivot is worn

indicators flash too fast when bike on tickover,operates normal when revved

rear brake pedal has quite a bit of travel, recommend rear brake adjustment

Pass 16 Feb 2013 19,815 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

battery is very low,requires charging.electrics work ok with bike running

clutch lever incorrect for bike,pivots quite worn

gear lever pivot slightly worn

Pass 29 Oct 2011 19,605 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

clutch lever incorrect.pivots badly worn

gear lever pivot worn

Fail 29 Oct 2011 19,605 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

clutch lever incorrect.pivots badly worn

gear lever pivot worn

Pass 23 Oct 2010 19,390 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 18,992 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

gear lever pivot slightly worn

rear brake pedal has slightly too much travel. possible adjustment required

Pass 25 Oct 2008 18,325 miles

clutch lever is incorrect for model,may possibly cause cable to fray

Fail 24 Oct 2008 18,325 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

battery very low,almost flat

both front and rear tyre pressures were low and has been re-inflated

clutch lever is incorrect for model,may possibly cause cable to fray

Pass 11 Jun 2007 17,807 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 17,796 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 15,743 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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R255 LUG is a 1998 Yamaha XV125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R255 LUG, 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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R255 LUG is a 1998 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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