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V389 HLE

1999 Yamaha XV125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

28,900 mi
Last recorded28,900 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XV12513,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV389 HLE
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 28,900 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 28,900 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 26,141 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 24,139 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 24,124 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 23,430 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 23,422 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Lower Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 21,415 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 21,411 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 19,406 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 19,406 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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V389 HLE is a 1999 Yamaha XV125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V389 HLE, 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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V389 HLE is a 1999 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 4 December 1999.

Is V389 HLE safe to buy?

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