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R516 HNO

1998 Yamaha XV125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

34,618 mi
Last recorded34,618 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV12514,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR516 HNO
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 34,618 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim just within its allowed tolerance (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

rear tyre has perishing in treads

Pass 30 Sep 2022 33,945 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 33,938 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 33,938 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 33,920 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2018 33,920 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2016 33,880 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 33,265 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 33,265 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 30,341 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 30,341 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Fail 12 Nov 2011 30,142 miles

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 27,649 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 25,384 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 24,548 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 24,332 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 24,316 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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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R516 HNO is a 1998 Yamaha XV125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R516 HNO, 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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R516 HNO is a 1998 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 17 June 1998.

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