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W261 HWL

2000 Yamaha XVS125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

30,475 mi
Last recorded30,475 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XVS12513,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW261 HWL
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS125
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 30,475 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 30,475 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 29,539 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 27,110 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 27,110 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 22,740 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2013 22,740 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 18,088 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 17,889 miles

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

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 17,889 miles

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

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 17,125 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 17,125 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 13,019 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 8,792 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 5,913 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 3,678 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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W261 HWL is a 2000 Yamaha XVS125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W261 HWL, 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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W261 HWL is a 2000 Yamaha XVS125, first registered on 10 August 2000.

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