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W438 UAW

2000 Yamaha XV125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

28,681 mi
Last recorded28,681 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XV12512,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW438 UAW
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 28,681 miles

Chain guard missing ()

exhaust blow 1st joint

front tyres misshaped and perished

rear indicators tinted and have covers on them

Pass 16 Nov 2017 27,871 miles

Front no front mudguard fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Nov 2017 27,871 miles

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Front no front mudguard fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Jan 2016 23,824 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 22,987 miles

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

chain guard missing

clutch lever assy loose

rear brake reserve reduced

Pass 4 Dec 2014 22,987 miles

chain guard missing

clutch lever assy loose

rear brake reserve reduced

Pass 18 Oct 2013 20,453 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 20,453 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 14,854 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 14,782 miles

rear rack slightly insecure

Pass 15 Jul 2010 14,522 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 14,349 miles

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 13,127 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 10,759 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2005 10,759 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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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W438 UAW is a 2000 Yamaha XV125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W438 UAW, 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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W438 UAW is a 2000 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 7 April 2000.

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