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T398 JVF

1999 Yamaha YP125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

26,798 mi
Last recorded26,798 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 1999 Yamaha YP12513,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT398 JVF
MakeYamaha
ModelYP125
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 26,798 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 26,798 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2022 26,762 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 24,225 miles

Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 24,224 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working front and rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 21,723 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 15,521 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 15,521 miles

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2017 12,526 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YP125?

Based on 11,716 MOT tests across 1,516 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
1,144
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
1,516
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 562
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 506
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 506
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 401
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 153
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T398 JVF is a 1999 Yamaha YP125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha YP125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 13,395 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 YP125 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 562 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T398 JVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YP125 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Yamaha YP125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T398 JVF is a 1999 Yamaha YP125, first registered on 13 May 1999.

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