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V881 ESG

1999 Yamaha XV125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

16,518 mi
Last recorded16,518 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XV12513,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV881 ESG
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 16,518 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear rear shocks have some corrosion

slight oil leak

Fail 17 May 2021 16,489 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear rear shocks have some corrosion

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2020 12,345 miles

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

Offside Front foot reat bent

rear swinging arm corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2020 12,343 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake component insecure brake torque reaction bar (1.1.21 (c))

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

Offside Front foot reat bent

rear swinging arm corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2013 10,991 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 10,221 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 7,589 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 5,582 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 5,582 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 3,723 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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V881 ESG is a 1999 Yamaha XV125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V881 ESG, 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 V881 ESG registered?

V881 ESG is a 1999 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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