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T549 JCV

1999 Yamaha XV125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

44,758 mi
Last recorded44,758 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XV12513,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT549 JCV
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 44,758 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2019 44,708 miles

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

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose all (5.2.2 (d))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 40,448 miles

front disc appears smaller than it should be

Fail 12 Jun 2018 40,438 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front disc appears smaller than it should be

Pass 8 Jun 2017 40,370 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 40,359 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Clutch dragging. Difficult to engage neutral when stationary abd liable to creep.

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 39,692 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 38,000 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 35,019 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 31,668 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 31,668 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 29,580 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 24,616 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 24,616 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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T549 JCV is a 1999 Yamaha XV125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T549 JCV, 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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T549 JCV is a 1999 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 11 May 1999.

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