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R652 KGP

1998 Yamaha XV125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,703 mi
Last recorded18,703 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV12514,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR652 KGP
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 18,703 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 18,703 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fork yoke insecure Top bolt loose (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 17,413 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 17,413 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 16,515 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 16,515 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 11,648 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust slightly loose mounting bracket cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 9,083 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 8,757 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front brake just dragging

Pass 12 Aug 2008 6,753 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 6,721 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 6,535 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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R652 KGP is a 1998 Yamaha XV125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R652 KGP, 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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R652 KGP is a 1998 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 12 May 1998.

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