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SL52 BJU

2002 Yamaha XV125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

6,251 mi
Last recorded6,251 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XV12514,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 BJU
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 6,251 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2012 6,251 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 6,185 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 6,096 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 29 May 2010 6,096 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 May 2009 5,944 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 5,944 miles

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2008 5,653 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 29 Mar 2008 5,653 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Head lamp lens slightly loose.

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 May 2006 5,645 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 5,645 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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 BJU is a 2002 Yamaha XV125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BJU, 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 BJU is a 2002 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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