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R258 JMW

1998 Yamaha XC125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

11,289 mi
Last recorded11,289 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XC12510,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR258 JMW
MakeYamaha
ModelXC125
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 11,289 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fairings fitted limiting checks

Fail 1 Mar 2016 11,286 miles

Decelerometer brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.E1b)

Rear Decelerometer brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.E1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released Nearside lever (1.3.1e)

Exhaust corroded

Fairings fitted limiting checks

Pass 12 Feb 2014 5,204 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 4,927 miles

Fork gaitors fitted-unable to clearly inspect fork seals.

Nearside Front Upper Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2012 4,927 miles

Fork gaitors fitted-unable to clearly inspect fork seals.

Nearside Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2009 4,434 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 2,971 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 2,971 miles

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 2,905 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 2,787 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 2,782 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

How Reliable is the Yamaha XC125?

Based on 7,685 MOT tests across 1,128 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
1,187
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,128
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 267
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 141
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 97
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 97
Horn not working 77
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R258 JMW is a 1998 Yamaha XC125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha XC125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 10,392 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 XC125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 267 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R258 JMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XC125 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha XC125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R258 JMW is a 1998 Yamaha XC125, first registered on 15 January 1998.

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