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VX51 DBU

2001 Yamaha YP125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

20,872 mi
Last recorded20,872 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YP12511,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 DBU
MakeYamaha
ModelYP125
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 20,872 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 20,860 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 20,858 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded centre stand mounting points corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. fork leg (2.3.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. fork leg (2.3.1)

Motorcycle structure slightly damaged farings have broken edges (6.1.1a)

air box insecure

Fail 26 Sep 2012 20,477 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 20,477 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 19,803 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 19,803 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 18,386 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 18,386 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 16,968 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 16,968 miles

Nearside Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 6,398 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 5,247 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YP125?

Based on 11,716 MOT tests across 1,516 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
1,144
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
1,516
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 562
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 506
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 506
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 401
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 153
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VX51 DBU is a 2001 Yamaha YP125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha YP125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 11,859 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 YP125 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 562 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX51 DBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YP125 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha YP125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VX51 DBU registered?

VX51 DBU is a 2001 Yamaha YP125, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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