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R401 BAK

1998 Yamaha XV125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

16,529 mi
Last recorded16,529 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV12514,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR401 BAK
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 16,529 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2025 16,525 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 12,601 miles

HAD TEST RIDE ALL SEEMS TO BE GOOD

Pass 21 May 2024 11,957 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 9,889 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 9,853 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 9,825 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 9,825 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 9,440 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 9,438 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 8,374 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 8,305 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 8,100 miles

Both front forks have a slight misting of oil

Drive chain slightly loose

Exhaust very thin and corroded+ repaired with paste

Rear number plate cracked

Pass 2 Jun 2009 7,978 miles

slight leak on left hand fork

number plate cracked

Pass 29 May 2008 7,458 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 7,117 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 6,459 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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R401 BAK is a 1998 Yamaha XV125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 R401 BAK, 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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What year was R401 BAK registered?

R401 BAK is a 1998 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 30 May 1998.

Is R401 BAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R401 BAK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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