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RY03 FLC

2003 Yamaha XVS125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,479 mi
Last recorded26,479 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS12512,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 FLC
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS125
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 26,479 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

both brakes front and rear failed to lock rollers, front brake slightly spongy but not enough to fail. roller brake test passed.

Fail 22 Apr 2022 26,479 miles

Brake disc contaminated residue of oil, possibly from fork, all round edge of disc. (1.1.14 (b))

Brake pad(s) contaminated front brake operation was slow to pull up on brake test, possibly due to oil on disc, which may be on pads (1.1.13 (b))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel rear brake pedal sitting slightly high, but was pressed all the way onto stop, and rear brake failed to lock rollers on brake test (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lagging in operation slow to pull up on rollers, operation felt soft (1.2.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly throttle sticks on if handlebars are turned to the right hand side (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached handlebars loose (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 26,293 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front suspension assembly component loose top yoke nut loose (2.3.1)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Fuel cap sealing washer torn (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute front and rear (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute front and rear (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre fouling another component fouling rear mudguard (4.1.4)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Fuel system component insecure fuel tank (7.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking fuel cap (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading to white (1.5.1b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front brake hose loose on caliper but not leaking at time of test

home made handle bars very weak and have a lot of flex

front and rear engine bolts loose

Pass 30 Dec 2014 25,929 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 25,898 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 22,479 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 22,479 miles

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 21,890 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

How Reliable is the Yamaha XVS125?

Based on 13,604 MOT tests across 1,325 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
793
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
1,325
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 344
Drive chain excessively loose 205
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 188
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 183
Drive chain worn to excess 153
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RY03 FLC is a 2003 Yamaha XVS125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha XVS125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 12,274 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 XVS125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 344 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RY03 FLC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XVS125 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha XVS125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RY03 FLC is a 2003 Yamaha XVS125, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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