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VU03 YVK

2003 Yamaha XVS125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,072 mi
Last recorded24,072 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS12512,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 YVK
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS125
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 24,072 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 24,053 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 24,011 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2022 21,188 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 20,534 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 18,481 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 18,474 miles

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

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2009 17,995 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 14,065 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 14,065 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 8,083 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 4,809 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XVS125?

Based on 13,604 MOT tests across 1,325 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
793
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
1,325
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 344
Drive chain excessively loose 205
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 188
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 183
Drive chain worn to excess 153
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VU03 YVK is a 2003 Yamaha XVS125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha XVS125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 12,274 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha XVS125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 344 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU03 YVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XVS125 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha XVS125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VU03 YVK registered?

VU03 YVK is a 2003 Yamaha XVS125, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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