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R433 ALH

1998 Yamaha XV125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,140 mi
Last recorded26,140 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV12514,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR433 ALH
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 26,140 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 29,874 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 23,989 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 22,464 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2022 22,464 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 20,857 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 19,748 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 19,748 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 18,592 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 May 2015 18,513 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 16,527 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 16,527 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 14,528 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 14,276 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2011 14,276 miles

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

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

oil leaking from gearbox seal

Pass 23 Sep 2009 13,733 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

number plate slightly damaged

rear light slightly loose

Fail 23 Sep 2009 13,733 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

number plate slightly damaged

rear light slightly loose

Pass 2 Oct 2008 12,135 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 12,135 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 12,041 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 12,041 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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R433 ALH is a 1998 Yamaha XV125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R433 ALH, 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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R433 ALH is a 1998 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R433 ALH shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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