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W171 RSC

2000 Yamaha XVS125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

30,886 mi
Last recorded30,886 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XVS12513,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW171 RSC
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS125
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 30,886 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 30,601 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 30,601 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 30,280 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 29,608 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 29,418 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 26,591 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2014 25,770 miles

rear swing arm corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2009 25,707 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 25,707 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 25,527 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 22,175 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2006 6,689 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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W171 RSC is a 2000 Yamaha XVS125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha XVS125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 13,978 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 W171 RSC, 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 26 years old, this Yamaha XVS125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W171 RSC registered?

W171 RSC is a 2000 Yamaha XVS125, first registered on 6 July 2000.

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The MOT history for W171 RSC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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