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R952 JWV

1998 Yamaha XV125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

27,941 mi
Last recorded27,941 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV12514,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR952 JWV
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 27,941 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 27,879 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2020 25,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 25,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 22,004 miles

Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 18,804 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2018 18,791 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 13,886 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 13,886 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 13,886 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 10,783 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 10,057 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 9,687 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 9,607 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 9,545 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 9,394 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 9,355 miles

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

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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R952 JWV is a 1998 Yamaha XV125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R952 JWV, 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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R952 JWV is a 1998 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 11 March 1998.

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