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R484 HCG

1998 Yamaha XV125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

14,768 mi
Last recorded14,768 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV12514,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR484 HCG
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 14,768 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 13,810 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 5 May 2017 23,825 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

brake pedal reserve travel

front brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Jun 2008 23,235 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 23,204 miles

Rear Wheel damaged significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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

Fail 15 May 2008 23,067 miles

Front Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 19,448 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 19,448 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Lower Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2006 13,850 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 13,850 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R484 HCG is a 1998 Yamaha XV125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R484 HCG, 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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R484 HCG is a 1998 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 9 May 1998.

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