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X97 GJF

2001 Yamaha XVS125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

17,694 mi
Last recorded17,694 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS12512,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX97 GJF
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS125
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2014 17,694 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Front Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Fuel cap sealing washer torn (7.2.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Oil leak

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 13 Jun 2012 11,754 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 11,614 miles

Centre Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Lower Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 22 Sep 2009 11,614 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

Nearside Front Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Centre Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Lower Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front tyre pressure low

Pass 15 May 2008 10,732 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 10,732 miles

Nearside Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 9,827 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 8,440 miles

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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X97 GJF is a 2001 Yamaha XVS125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha XVS125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 12,714 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 X97 GJF, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha XVS125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X97 GJF is a 2001 Yamaha XVS125, first registered on 16 January 2001.

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