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Y268 HWJ

2001 Yamaha XVS125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

20,471 mi
Last recorded20,471 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS12512,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY268 HWJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS125
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 20,471 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 17,036 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy baffles corroded (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective but meets requirements (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure stem damaged (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 15,604 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 15,556 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 12 May 2022 13,141 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 12,572 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2018 10,300 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Jul 2016 8,569 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 8,200 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 7,646 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 7,615 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 7,311 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 6,666 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 6,659 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006

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

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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Y268 HWJ is a 2001 Yamaha XVS125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y268 HWJ, 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 Y268 HWJ registered?

Y268 HWJ is a 2001 Yamaha XVS125, first registered on 5 May 2001.

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