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S252 MFP

1998 Yamaha XC125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

18,331 mi
Last recorded18,331 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XC12510,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS252 MFP
MakeYamaha
ModelXC125
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 18,331 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRAME CENTRE SECTION. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 18,331 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced MAINSTAND (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRAME CENTRE SECTION. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 18,268 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Main stand broken !

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 18,268 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Main stand broken !

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 18,262 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 18,232 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 18,103 miles

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 17,209 miles

rear tyre wear on o/s edge.

Fail 18 Oct 2017 17,209 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

rear tyre wear on o/s edge.

Pass 17 Oct 2016 15,677 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 13,728 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 12,169 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 10,077 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 9,117 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2011 8,102 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 8,102 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 7,379 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 6,816 miles

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

Rear brake lever has long travel but locks brake.

Pass 11 Nov 2008 6,415 miles

rear tyre may be getting low

verylittle reserve travel on rear brake lever

Pass 5 Feb 2007 4,715 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 4,222 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XC125?

Based on 7,685 MOT tests across 1,128 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
1,187
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,128
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 267
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 141
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 97
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 97
Horn not working 77
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S252 MFP is a 1998 Yamaha XC125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha XC125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 10,392 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 XC125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 267 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S252 MFP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XC125 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha XC125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S252 MFP is a 1998 Yamaha XC125, first registered on 24 September 1998.

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