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R879 MPR

1998 Yamaha XV125

Cream Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

24,846 mi
Last recorded24,846 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV12514,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR879 MPR
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2013 24,846 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 24,799 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 May 2012 22,855 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 19,873 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 18,120 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 16,750 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 15,784 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 15,781 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 15,608 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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R879 MPR is a 1998 Yamaha XV125 in Cream with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R879 MPR, 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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R879 MPR is a 1998 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 14 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R879 MPR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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