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R890 FAR

1998 Yamaha XV125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,857 mi
Last recorded5,857 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV12514,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR890 FAR
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2010 5,857 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 5,857 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

font brake pads have excess grease on rear of pad, not affecting brake

rear brake has quite a bit of travel, recommend adjustment

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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R890 FAR is a 1998 Yamaha XV125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R890 FAR, 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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What year was R890 FAR registered?

R890 FAR is a 1998 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 7 July 1998.

Is R890 FAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R890 FAR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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