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W738 WLG

2000 Yamaha XVS125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

31,861 mi
Last recorded31,861 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XVS12513,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW738 WLG
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS125
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 31,861 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 29,436 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 29,436 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 29,377 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2014 27,037 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 27,037 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 25,194 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 25,194 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2012 24,536 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 24,536 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 22,703 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 20,503 miles

1bolt missing from front mudguard

Pass 2 Jul 2009 18,236 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 15,081 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 15,034 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 14,992 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 14,769 miles

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

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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W738 WLG is a 2000 Yamaha XVS125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W738 WLG, 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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What year was W738 WLG registered?

W738 WLG is a 2000 Yamaha XVS125, first registered on 5 August 2000.

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