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R89 STF

1998 Yamaha XV125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,999 mi
Last recorded11,999 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV12514,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR89 STF
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 11,999 miles

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

inlet manafold cracked

Fail 12 Nov 2013 11,999 miles

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

inlet manafold cracked

Pass 16 Aug 2012 11,771 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 11,748 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 7,906 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R89 STF is a 1998 Yamaha XV125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R89 STF, 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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R89 STF is a 1998 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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