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R710 BCL

1997 Yamaha XC125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

19,003 mi
Last recorded19,003 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XC12514,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR710 BCL
MakeYamaha
ModelXC125
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 19,003 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 16,456 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 16,456 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 Sep 2008 16,258 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 16,258 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 13,920 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 13,926 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 11,209 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XC125?

Based on 7,685 MOT tests across 1,128 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
1,187
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,128
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 267
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 141
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 97
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 97
Horn not working 77
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R710 BCL is a 1997 Yamaha XC125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha XC125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 14,458 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 XC125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 267 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R710 BCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XC125 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha XC125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R710 BCL is a 1997 Yamaha XC125, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R710 BCL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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