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SF51 RVA

2001 Yamaha XVS125

Gold Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

15,895 mi
Last recorded15,895 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS12512,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 RVA
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS125
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 15,895 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 15,895 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 15,859 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 15,504 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 15,482 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Brake cable insecure brake arm not fully on splines (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking in full lock (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 15,181 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 15,180 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure rear mudguard (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 14,678 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 14,201 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2016 14,033 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 13,948 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 13,407 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 11,819 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 11,819 miles

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2011 11,058 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 6 Aug 2011 11,051 miles

Front Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

Rear Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2010 7,217 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 7,183 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 7,174 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 6,393 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 5,037 miles

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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SF51 RVA is a 2001 Yamaha XVS125 in Gold with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha XVS125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 12,714 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 SF51 RVA, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha XVS125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SF51 RVA is a 2001 Yamaha XVS125, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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