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Y228 GLG

2001 Yamaha XQ125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,360 mi
Last recorded7,360 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XQ12511,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY228 GLG
MakeYamaha
ModelXQ125
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2010 7,360 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 1,388 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 1,388 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 20 May 2006 1,357 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Yamaha XQ125?

Based on 3,282 MOT tests across 536 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
1,078
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
536
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 173
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 153
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 150
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 122
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 78
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Y228 GLG is a 2001 Yamaha XQ125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha XQ125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 11,347 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 XQ125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y228 GLG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XQ125 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha XQ125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y228 GLG registered?

Y228 GLG is a 2001 Yamaha XQ125, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y228 GLG safe to buy?

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