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R463 FGV

1998 Yamaha XV125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

23,235 mi
Last recorded23,235 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV12514,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR463 FGV
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 23,235 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2020 23,235 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 23,190 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2017 22,643 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 22,402 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 22,401 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 22,244 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 22,163 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 22,163 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 21,895 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 Sep 2010 19,533 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 15,015 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 5,597 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 2,520 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 2,520 miles

Rear Lower Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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R463 FGV is a 1998 Yamaha XV125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R463 FGV, 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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R463 FGV is a 1998 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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