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W38 RAO

2000 Yamaha YP125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

31,717 mi
Last recorded31,717 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YP12513,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW38 RAO
MakeYamaha
ModelYP125
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 31,717 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2025 31,615 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre perishing

Throttle slow to return

Pass 7 Jul 2023 29,728 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 29,715 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front fairing panel loose resulting in movement of whole front fairing

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 28,471 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 28,464 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 26,976 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2016 24,952 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 24,952 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 23,080 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 23,013 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2014 22,626 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 22,625 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

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

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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W38 RAO is a 2000 Yamaha YP125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha YP125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 13,868 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 W38 RAO, 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 26 years old, this Yamaha YP125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W38 RAO is a 2000 Yamaha YP125, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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