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S956 HGU

1998 Yamaha XC125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,277 mi
Last recorded25,277 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XC12510,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS956 HGU
MakeYamaha
ModelXC125
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2010 25,277 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 23,444 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 23,435 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 21,514 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 12 Jul 2007 21,514 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2006 19,523 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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S956 HGU is a 1998 Yamaha XC125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S956 HGU, 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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What year was S956 HGU registered?

S956 HGU is a 1998 Yamaha XC125, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is S956 HGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S956 HGU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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