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R566 KGF

1997 Yamaha XV125

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

12,084 mi
Last recorded12,084 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV12515,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR566 KGF
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 12,084 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 10,093 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 10,091 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 9,859 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 9,859 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 8,867 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 8,571 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 8,040 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 8,020 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 7,787 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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R566 KGF is a 1997 Yamaha XV125 in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R566 KGF, 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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What year was R566 KGF registered?

R566 KGF is a 1997 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R566 KGF safe to buy?

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