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W257 MWJ

2000 Yamaha XV125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,945 mi
Last recorded11,945 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XV12512,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW257 MWJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 11,945 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 11,945 miles

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

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 May 2009 10,663 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 10,652 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2008 10,597 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

The front sprocket cover is missing one bolt out of it.

Pass 16 Jul 2007 5,971 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 5,971 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2006 2,388 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XV125?

Based on 8,004 MOT tests across 923 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
608
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
923
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 188
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 187
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 157
Drive chain excessively loose 147
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 110
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W257 MWJ is a 2000 Yamaha XV125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha XV125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 12,930 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 XV125 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 188 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W257 MWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XV125 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Yamaha XV125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W257 MWJ is a 2000 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 15 May 2000.

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