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SL52 DCO

2003 Yamaha XV125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,496 mi
Last recorded6,496 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XV12510,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 DCO
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 6,496 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Aug 2025 6,496 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 6,477 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 6,027 miles

Headlamp deflector mask fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2021 6,027 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp deflector mask fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2009 4,784 miles

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 DCO is a 2003 Yamaha XV125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha XV125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 10,390 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 DCO, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha XV125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SL52 DCO registered?

SL52 DCO is a 2003 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 25 February 2003.

Is SL52 DCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL52 DCO 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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