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WJ02 NZV

2002 Yamaha YP125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

30,639 mi
Last recorded30,639 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Yamaha YP12511,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 NZV
MakeYamaha
ModelYP125
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 30,639 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 29,488 miles

oil leak from final drive

Fail 4 Jan 2023 29,487 miles

Headlamp aim not tested as LEDs fitted (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

oil leak from final drive

Pass 22 Oct 2021 27,433 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 27,433 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 21,840 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 21,840 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 21,103 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 20,109 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 18,638 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 18,638 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Fail 11 May 2011 18,594 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 17,228 miles

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

Offside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 17,217 miles

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Offside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 8,769 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 4,876 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 4,873 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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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WJ02 NZV is a 2002 Yamaha YP125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha YP125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 11,597 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 WJ02 NZV, 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 24 years old, this Yamaha YP125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WJ02 NZV is a 2002 Yamaha YP125, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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