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VA05 SXS

2005 Yamaha XT 125 R

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

46,863 mi
Last recorded46,863 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XT 125 R6,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 SXS
MakeYamaha
ModelXT 125 R
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 46,863 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 31 Mar 2016

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Rear position lamp deteriorated and function impaired very dim (1.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 24,896 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 24,896 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 24,893 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 24,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake lever spongy

Pass 23 Aug 2012

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 21,769 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 21,769 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2009
Fail 4 Nov 2009

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT 125 R?

Based on 4,195 MOT tests across 557 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
1,419
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
557
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 165
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 143
reflector on motorcycle missing 121
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 116
Direction indicator incorrect colour 106
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VA05 SXS is a 2005 Yamaha XT 125 R in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha XT 125 R models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 6,050 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 XT 125 R fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 165 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VA05 SXS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT 125 R typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha XT 125 R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VA05 SXS is a 2005 Yamaha XT 125 R, first registered on 26 August 2005.

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