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Y178 THS

2001 Yamaha XVS125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

19,156 mi
Last recorded19,156 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS12512,714 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY178 THS
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS125
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 19,156 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 17,995 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 16,341 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 13,372 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 12,871 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 12,871 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 9 Aug 2012 12,155 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 12,155 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 11,000 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 9,004 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 9,003 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 9,001 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 8,974 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 8,972 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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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Y178 THS is a 2001 Yamaha XVS125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y178 THS, 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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What year was Y178 THS registered?

Y178 THS is a 2001 Yamaha XVS125, first registered on 5 May 2001.

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