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T720 RCF

1999 Yamaha XV125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

19,463 mi
Last recorded19,463 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XV12513,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT720 RCF
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 19,463 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 19,463 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 19,307 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 18,863 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 18,863 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 14,507 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 14,507 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 10,861 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 10,824 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 10,693 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 10,693 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 10,120 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 9,515 miles

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 9,515 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 8,796 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 8,796 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 7,089 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 7,073 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2006 7,073 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front 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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T720 RCF 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 63.2%.

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 T720 RCF, 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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T720 RCF is a 1999 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 4 June 1999.

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