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WX51 OBW

2001 Yamaha YP125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

21,961 mi
Last recorded21,961 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YP12511,859 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 OBW
MakeYamaha
ModelYP125
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2011 21,961 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 18,295 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 18,286 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 14,565 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 14,313 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 11,951 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 11,951 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 11,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 11,212 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 9,161 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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WX51 OBW is a 2001 Yamaha YP125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha YP125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 11,859 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 WX51 OBW, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha YP125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WX51 OBW registered?

WX51 OBW is a 2001 Yamaha YP125, first registered on 8 September 2001.

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