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R376 AHE

1998 Yamaha XV125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,042 mi
Last recorded25,042 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV12514,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR376 AHE
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 25,042 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2025 25,042 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 21,854 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 20,229 miles

corrosion to frame

slight bind front brake

Pass 24 Jan 2022 20,226 miles

security of nearside handle bar grip

Pass 7 Jan 2021 20,226 miles

corrosion and condition of exhaust system

corrosion to frame and swing arm

tyre pressures low

Pass 25 Sep 2019 20,225 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 20,225 miles

Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Stop lamp not working from front or rear brake lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 19,893 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 19,245 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 19,245 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 17,875 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 17,201 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 17,201 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 15,935 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 14,674 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 10,665 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 10,665 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 10,662 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 8,629 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 8,629 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 6,309 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 8,302 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 6,861 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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R376 AHE is a 1998 Yamaha XV125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R376 AHE, 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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R376 AHE is a 1998 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 22 April 1998.

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