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T826 JBE

1999 Yamaha XV125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

5,787 mi
Last recorded5,787 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XV12513,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT826 JBE
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 5,787 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2022 2,739 miles

front tyre perished

Fail 16 May 2022 2,705 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Brake lever pivot has excessive free play brake drum lever pinch bolt missing (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

front tyre perished

Pass 20 Jul 2020 11 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 21,413 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 21,343 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

brake fluid not visible

Fail 8 Aug 2015 21,342 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

brake fluid not visible

Pass 2 Jul 2014 21,146 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

cracking in front tyre tread

front brake fluid level not clearly visable

no plate damaged

Fail 25 Jun 2014 21,146 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

no plate damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2010 19,369 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 11,056 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 11,056 miles

Rear Rear reflector on sidecar missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 8,083 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2007 8,083 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 5,661 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 5,661 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

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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T826 JBE is a 1999 Yamaha XV125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 T826 JBE, 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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T826 JBE is a 1999 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 21 March 1999.

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