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W197 XNM

2000 Yamaha XVS125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

28,734 mi
Last recorded28,734 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XVS12513,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 XNM
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS125
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 28,734 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 28,483 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play steering movement notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 28,483 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play steering movement notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 27,440 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 May 2016 26,768 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Front Upper Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 4 Apr 2015 24,761 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 24,761 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 17,332 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 16,415 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 16,415 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 12,531 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 12,498 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 11,310 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 9,840 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2010 9,840 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 8,475 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 7,441 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 5,500 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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W197 XNM is a 2000 Yamaha XVS125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W197 XNM, 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 W197 XNM registered?

W197 XNM is a 2000 Yamaha XVS125, first registered on 20 May 2000.

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