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SL52 AKP

2002 Yamaha XV125

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

24,116 mi
Last recorded24,116 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XV12514,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 AKP
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 24,116 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

rear nos plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 18 May 2015 24,107 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 22,882 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 22,882 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 19,086 miles

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 19,086 miles

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 11,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2010 11,117 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 29 May 2009 7,767 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 6,657 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 5,972 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 12 May 2006 4,809 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 4,806 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

How Reliable is the Yamaha XV125?

Based on 8,004 MOT tests across 923 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
608
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
923
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 188
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 187
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 157
Drive chain excessively loose 147
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 110
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SL52 AKP is a 2002 Yamaha XV125 in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha XV125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 14,794 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 XV125 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 188 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SL52 AKP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XV125 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Yamaha XV125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SL52 AKP is a 2002 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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