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R314 NHR

1998 Yamaha XV125

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

54,904 mi
Last recorded54,904 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV12514,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR314 NHR
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 54,904 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 54,891 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 54,296 miles

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 54,026 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps Pass light switch. (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively Both sprockets (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2018 54,024 miles

Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps Pass light switch. (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively Both sprockets (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 52,757 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Pass switch not working

Front Wheel bearings grumbly

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

Rear Large amount of brake pedel travel

Fail 10 Sep 2016 52,757 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Pass switch not working

Front Wheel bearings grumbly

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

Rear Large amount of brake pedel travel

Pass 10 Sep 2015 45,495 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. to the right (2.5.1)

handlebars slightly twisted

Pass 18 Oct 2014 45,102 miles

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

Slightly twisted handlebars

Fail 3 Oct 2014 45,102 miles

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

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

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Slightly twisted handlebars

Unable to adjust headlight aim

Pass 5 Sep 2011 45,100 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 44,936 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

play in rear sprocket carrier bearing

Pass 23 Aug 2010 44,936 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

play in rear sprocket carrier bearing

Pass 28 Jul 2009 44,503 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 44,259 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 44,259 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 44,007 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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R314 NHR is a 1998 Yamaha XV125 in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R314 NHR, 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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R314 NHR is a 1998 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 18 February 1998.

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