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S788 JBY

1998 Yamaha XC125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

19,062 mi
Last recorded19,062 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XC12510,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS788 JBY
MakeYamaha
ModelXC125
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2013 19,062 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 18,255 miles

Centre Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 23 Mar 2011 17,415 miles

Front Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 16,422 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 9 Apr 2008 15,037 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 13,702 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 13,693 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Brake cable badly frayed (3.2.A1b)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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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S788 JBY is a 1998 Yamaha XC125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S788 JBY, 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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S788 JBY is a 1998 Yamaha XC125, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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