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W956 VHB

2000 Yamaha XV125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

31,567 mi
Last recorded31,567 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XV12512,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW956 VHB
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 31,567 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 29,687 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 29,661 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 27,776 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 25,915 miles

Central Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 24,816 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 24,780 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 24,780 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 22,024 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 18,668 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 15,715 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 15,715 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 12,360 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 10,466 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 6,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake cylinder slightly corroded (3.2.B1b)

Rear Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

all the above advisories need lubricating

Fail 15 Oct 2008 6,936 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Nearside Front Brake cylinder slightly corroded (3.2.B1b)

Rear Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

all the above advisories need lubricating

Pass 29 Oct 2007 5,636 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 2,603 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 1,028 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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W956 VHB is a 2000 Yamaha XV125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W956 VHB, 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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W956 VHB is a 2000 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 20 June 2000.

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The MOT history for W956 VHB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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