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R706 KAW

1998 Yamaha XV125

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,117 mi
Last recorded17,117 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV12514,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR706 KAW
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 17,117 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 16,279 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 15,549 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 15,526 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute all (1.5.1c)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 14,693 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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R706 KAW is a 1998 Yamaha XV125 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 R706 KAW, 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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R706 KAW is a 1998 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R706 KAW safe to buy?

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