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V168 ENB

1999 Yamaha XV125

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,161 mi
Last recorded36,161 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XV12513,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV168 ENB
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 36,161 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 32,710 miles

advise + the front suspension is very soft and spongey

Fail 25 Aug 2011 32,706 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b) DANGEROUS

advise + the front suspension is very soft and spongey

Pass 25 Aug 2010 32,077 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 32,077 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 37,716 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 17,716 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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V168 ENB is a 1999 Yamaha XV125 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V168 ENB, 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 V168 ENB registered?

V168 ENB is a 1999 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V168 ENB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V168 ENB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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