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R277 EOR

1998 Yamaha XV125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,592 mi
Last recorded23,592 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV12514,327 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR277 EOR
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 23,592 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 23,592 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 24 Dec 2009 23,552 miles

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 23,552 miles

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 19,905 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 19,904 miles

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

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

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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R277 EOR is a 1998 Yamaha XV125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R277 EOR, 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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R277 EOR is a 1998 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 17 July 1998.

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