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W579 UAW

2000 Yamaha YP125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

6,698 mi
Last recorded6,698 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YP12513,868 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW579 UAW
MakeYamaha
ModelYP125
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 6,698 miles

Central Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both fork legs have a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 6,160 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2022 6,156 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front wheel brake fluid leak

Pass 13 May 2014 5,902 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 4,823 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 4,823 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 4,781 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 3,875 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 3,875 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 3,174 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 2,269 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 2,247 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 1,358 miles

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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W579 UAW 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 69.2%.

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 W579 UAW, 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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What year was W579 UAW registered?

W579 UAW is a 2000 Yamaha YP125, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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