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W538 VHR

2000 Yamaha XV125

Gold Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

4,345 mi
Last recorded4,345 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XV12512,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW538 VHR
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 4,345 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front TYRE UNDERINFLATED

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear TYRE BAD AGE RELATED CRACKS

Fail 3 Jul 2023 4,345 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front TYRE UNDERINFLATED

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear TYRE BAD AGE RELATED CRACKS

Pass 17 Dec 2021 860 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 860 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 1,362 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 1,361 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2018 598 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 199 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front mudgaurd bolt secure but is not fitted correctly

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

Riders seat bolt is secure but not fitted correctly

Pass 8 Nov 2016 15,789 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 15,664 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride rear brake (6.2.1h)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride rear wheel (6.2.1h)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 11,837 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 11,837 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 9,000 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 8,770 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 12 Sep 2012 6,985 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

front tyre unevenly worn

Pass 3 Oct 2011 4,396 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 4,332 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 4 Sep 2010 4,332 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 4,174 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 3,447 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

number plate in poor condition .

Pass 11 Jul 2007 2,985 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 2,912 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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W538 VHR is a 2000 Yamaha XV125 in Gold with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W538 VHR, 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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W538 VHR is a 2000 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 24 May 2000.

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