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SP03 JVJ

2003 Yamaha XVS125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

26,730 mi
Last recorded26,730 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS12512,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 JVJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS125
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 26,730 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 26,730 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 23,832 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 19,922 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush rear shock absorber mounting bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 19,922 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swinging arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush rear shock absorber mounting bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 19,905 miles

Brake component insecure rear brake anchor arm (1.1.21 (c))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swinging arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush rear shock absorber mounting bushes (5.3.2 (c))

nearside handlebar grip end loose

Pass 31 Oct 2020 18,615 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 18,295 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 16,131 miles

Fork Oil Dust Seals Cracked

Pass 26 Nov 2016 16,095 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 15,841 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 15,660 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear chain has corrosion on links/rust

Pass 14 May 2013 13,288 miles

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 13,193 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Rear Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 10,921 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 5,866 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 3,796 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 3,774 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 3,734 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 3,571 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 3,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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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SP03 JVJ is a 2003 Yamaha XVS125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha XVS125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 12,274 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 SP03 JVJ, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha XVS125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SP03 JVJ is a 2003 Yamaha XVS125, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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