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R502 BRL

1997 Yamaha XV125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

21,107 mi
Last recorded21,107 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV12515,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR502 BRL
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 21,107 miles

rear suspension modified

Fail 29 Jun 2019 21,100 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

rear suspension modified

Pass 9 Dec 2017 20,550 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2017 20,550 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 20,202 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 20,189 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 20,173 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 19,207 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 30 Apr 2011 19,205 miles

Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 14 May 2010 17,707 miles

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

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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R502 BRL is a 1997 Yamaha XV125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha XV125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 15,615 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 R502 BRL, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha XV125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R502 BRL is a 1997 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 25 October 1997.

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