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Y289 LCF

2001 Yamaha XVS125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

21,992 mi
Last recorded21,992 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS12512,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY289 LCF
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS125
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 21,992 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 21,882 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 21,595 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 21,565 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced main frame rusted through next to side stand. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 20,217 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 20,217 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 19,842 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 18,140 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 18,140 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies from front control (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2015 16,288 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 16,288 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 15,621 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 15,621 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2013 15,457 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 15 May 2013 15,457 miles

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

Front Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 14,637 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 14,637 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 14,300 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 14,291 miles

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

rear fender loose

Pass 23 Sep 2008 10,197 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 6,359 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 4,152 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 1,999 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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Y289 LCF is a 2001 Yamaha XVS125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 Y289 LCF, 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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Y289 LCF is a 2001 Yamaha XVS125, first registered on 10 March 2001.

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