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W481 GUM

2000 Yamaha XVS125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,570 mi
Last recorded37,570 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XVS12513,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW481 GUM
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS125
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 37,570 miles

Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 27,630 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2024 27,630 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 24,878 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 24,784 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 24,760 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 24,146 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 23,751 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 22,908 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 22,901 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 22,133 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 21,996 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 20,257 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 20,237 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 15,271 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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W481 GUM is a 2000 Yamaha XVS125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W481 GUM, 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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W481 GUM is a 2000 Yamaha XVS125, first registered on 20 June 2000.

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