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T979 RVE

1999 Yamaha XV125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,410 mi
Last recorded28,410 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XV12513,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT979 RVE
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 28,410 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 28,410 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 27,810 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 26,110 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 23,370 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 19,885 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 16,714 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 16,714 miles

Front Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 13,639 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 11,918 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 11,423 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 11,156 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 10,852 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 10,468 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 14 Jul 2007 10,400 miles

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

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 10,014 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

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

front tyre ON the limit 3.00x18

Pass 30 Jul 2005 9,430 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 9,422 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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T979 RVE is a 1999 Yamaha XV125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T979 RVE, 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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What year was T979 RVE registered?

T979 RVE is a 1999 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 7 July 1999.

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