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VU52 OVJ

2002 Yamaha XQ125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,171 mi
Last recorded31,171 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2010
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XQ12512,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 OVJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXQ125
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2010 31,171 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 31,171 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 23,728 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 23,728 miles

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

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Front mudguard can easily contact the tyre (2.3.7)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 16,599 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 16,599 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 13,578 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 13,578 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 10,191 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 10,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Front Floor brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3C2d.) DANGEROUS

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha XQ125?

Based on 3,282 MOT tests across 536 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
1,078
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
536
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 173
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 153
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 150
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 122
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 78
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VU52 OVJ is a 2002 Yamaha XQ125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha XQ125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 12,348 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 XQ125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU52 OVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XQ125 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Yamaha XQ125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VU52 OVJ is a 2002 Yamaha XQ125, first registered on 7 September 2002.

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