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RV08 BVE

2008 Yamaha X-city 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,024 mi
Last recorded24,024 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha X-city 12510,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 BVE
MakeYamaha
ModelX-city 125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 28 Mar 2026 24,024 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 23,949 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 23,697 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 22,732 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 22,633 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 22,437 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 21,962 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 21,846 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 21,373 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2012 20,473 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha X-city 125?

Based on 1,248 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
1,610
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 46
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 17
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 14
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
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RV08 BVE is a 2008 Yamaha X-city 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha X-city 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 10,559 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha X-city 125 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RV08 BVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha X-city 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha X-city 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RV08 BVE registered?

RV08 BVE is a 2008 Yamaha X-city 125, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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