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X879 XVF

2001 Yamaha SR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

34,313 mi
Last recorded34,313 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Yamaha SR12514,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX879 XVF
MakeYamaha
ModelSR125
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2020 34,313 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 34,150 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 33,954 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 33,954 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 33,630 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 32,716 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 32,716 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 31,099 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 31,099 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 30,178 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 30,178 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2009 24,063 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 24,063 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 18,526 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 18,526 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 16,036 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 16,036 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2005 12,710 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha SR125?

Based on 37,376 MOT tests across 4,519 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
776
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
4,519
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 764
Drive chain excessively loose 552
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 503
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 469
wheel bearings have excessive free play 370
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X879 XVF is a 2001 Yamaha SR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha SR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 14,810 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 SR125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 764 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X879 XVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha SR125 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha SR125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X879 XVF registered?

X879 XVF is a 2001 Yamaha SR125, first registered on 9 January 2001.

Is X879 XVF safe to buy?

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