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R373 DTU

1997 Yamaha XV125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,426 mi
Last recorded40,426 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV12515,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR373 DTU
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 40,426 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 36,216 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 35,418 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 35,418 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 26,164 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 25,248 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 23,793 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 23,763 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 15,905 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 15,905 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 15,174 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 14,494 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 14,587 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 14,305 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 11,718 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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R373 DTU is a 1997 Yamaha XV125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R373 DTU, 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 R373 DTU registered?

R373 DTU is a 1997 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 3 November 1997.

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