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T196 ABK

1999 Yamaha XV125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

13,500 mi
Last recorded13,500 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XV12513,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT196 ABK
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 13,500 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 13,500 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 12,048 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 May 2013 11,866 miles

front wheel corroded

n/s/f & o/s/f falks pitted

n/s/r & o/s/r shocks corroded

rear swing arm corroded

rear wheel corroded

chain guard corroded

front brake disc scored & worn

Pass 19 May 2012 11,756 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 11,636 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 11,613 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 8 May 2010 11,613 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 9 May 2009 11,518 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2009 11,518 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 11,171 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 9 May 2008 11,171 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 24 Jul 2007 11,155 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2006 11,086 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 11,085 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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T196 ABK is a 1999 Yamaha XV125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha XV125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 13,659 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 T196 ABK, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha XV125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T196 ABK is a 1999 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 6 March 1999.

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