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R478 HJN

1998 Yamaha XV125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

14,981 mi
Last recorded14,981 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV12514,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR478 HJN
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 14,981 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 14,627 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 14,370 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 14,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 13,386 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 10,969 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 10,965 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

exhaust system broken at collectorbox / pipe junction

rear brake pedal sticking on

Pass 31 Jan 2008 9,306 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 9,177 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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R478 HJN is a 1998 Yamaha XV125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R478 HJN, 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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R478 HJN is a 1998 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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