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R390 NNN

1997 Yamaha XV125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

30,843 mi
Last recorded30,843 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV12515,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR390 NNN
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2015 30,843 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap does not fasten securely by a positive means (7.2.2b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt missing (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

No Key requires Screwdriver to start

Pass 22 Nov 2013 29,208 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 26,362 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 26,055 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 26,020 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 20,562 miles

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

drive chain guard insecure

Pass 27 Jun 2009 14,095 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 12,324 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 12,324 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 11,459 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 11,060 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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R390 NNN is a 1997 Yamaha XV125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R390 NNN, 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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R390 NNN is a 1997 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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