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SY51 DBZ

2001 Yamaha XV125

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,635 mi
Last recorded12,635 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XV12517,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 DBZ
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 12,635 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 12,003 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 12,003 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 11,850 miles

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

tail lamp slightly loose

Pass 5 Jul 2019 11,469 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

headlamp beam convertor fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2019 11,469 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

headlamp beam convertor fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2010 6,475 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 6,102 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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SY51 DBZ is a 2001 Yamaha XV125 in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha XV125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 17,424 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 SY51 DBZ, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha XV125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SY51 DBZ registered?

SY51 DBZ is a 2001 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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