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R505 RNK

1998 Yamaha XV125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

46,655 mi
Last recorded46,655 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV12514,327 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR505 RNK
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 46,655 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 41,560 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 38,217 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 38,179 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 May 2011 37,421 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 37,421 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 35,913 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 35,861 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 May 2009 34,005 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 31,086 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 31,086 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2007 27,726 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 16 May 2006 25,273 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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R505 RNK 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 69.2%.

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 R505 RNK, 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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R505 RNK is a 1998 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 2 May 1998.

Is R505 RNK safe to buy?

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