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T553 VMA

1999 Yamaha XV125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

16,509 mi
Last recorded16,509 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XV12513,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT553 VMA
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 16,509 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 14,444 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 11,053 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 10,893 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 10,606 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 10,462 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 10,384 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 10,259 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Wheel spoke slightly bent. Note 3 spokes bent on rear wheel and in need of attention (4.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 10,132 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 9,985 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 9,633 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 9,626 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 9,576 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 9,495 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 9,377 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2009 9,377 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 9,012 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 9,012 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 8,786 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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T553 VMA is a 1999 Yamaha XV125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T553 VMA, 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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T553 VMA is a 1999 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 23 July 1999.

Is T553 VMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T553 VMA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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