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R493 MDE

1998 Yamaha XV125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

14,116 mi
Last recorded14,116 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV12514,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR493 MDE
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 14,116 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 14,109 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 14,099 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 13,794 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 13,512 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 13,481 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 11,258 miles

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

front tyre going out of shape

Pass 2 Aug 2013 9,186 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 9,420 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 9,420 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 8,680 miles

Front Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 7,990 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 7,990 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2009 6,880 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 6,880 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 5,479 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 2,738 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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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.

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