MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,116 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))
Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
slight oil leak
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
engine oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
front tyre going out of shape
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Front Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Yamaha XV125?
Based on 8,004 MOT tests across 923 vehicles.
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R493 MDE is a 1998 Yamaha XV125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 R493 MDE, 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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R493 MDE is a 1998 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 5 June 1998.
Is R493 MDE safe to buy?
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