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R86 JAF

1998 Yamaha XV125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

29,975 mi
Last recorded29,975 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV12514,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR86 JAF
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 29,975 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

pillion seat missing

Fail 2 Dec 2017 29,975 miles

Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Fuel system component insecure tank (7.2.1b)

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

Registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

front sprocket cover missing

pillion seat missing

Pass 24 Jul 2015 29,306 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 28,198 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust has temporary repair fitted.

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 27,417 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 27,417 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 25,373 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 25,367 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 25,272 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 17,713 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 12,640 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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R86 JAF is a 1998 Yamaha XV125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R86 JAF, 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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R86 JAF is a 1998 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 2 June 1998.

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