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R899 FGY

1998 Yamaha XV125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,874 mi
Last recorded17,874 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV12514,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR899 FGY
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 17,874 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 17,809 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 17,789 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 17,455 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 16,496 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 12,768 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 10,958 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 10,958 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 7,614 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 5,361 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 5,161 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 4,626 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 4,626 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 4,553 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 3,789 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 3,505 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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R899 FGY is a 1998 Yamaha XV125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R899 FGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R899 FGY registered?

R899 FGY is a 1998 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 15 July 1998.

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