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R485 VUY

1998 Yamaha XV125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

27,640 mi
Last recorded27,640 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV12514,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR485 VUY
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 27,640 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 27,633 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 21,292 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 15,394 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 15,394 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 13,393 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 13,393 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 12,453 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 12,451 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 9,461 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 7,544 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2007 7,544 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 5,691 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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R485 VUY is a 1998 Yamaha XV125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R485 VUY, 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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R485 VUY is a 1998 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 23 January 1998.

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