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V353 XJV

1999 Yamaha XV125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

24,135 mi
Last recorded24,135 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XV12513,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV353 XJV
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 24,135 miles

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 26 Jun 2023 23,206 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering Front mudguard insecure (2.1.4 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 19,098 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 19,066 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2021 14,525 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 14,156 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 14,156 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 12,140 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 11,388 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 8,633 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Aug 2015 8,633 miles

Rear Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 7,969 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 7,969 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 7,868 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 7,868 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 7,795 miles

rear number plate slight fluffing on exhaust

Pass 13 Jul 2011 7,634 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 7,634 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 7,370 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 7,013 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 6,441 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 5,096 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 5,073 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear 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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V353 XJV is a 1999 Yamaha XV125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 V353 XJV, 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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V353 XJV is a 1999 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 11 November 1999.

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