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Y291 NYC

2001 Yamaha XV125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

30,551 mi
Last recorded30,551 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XV12517,424 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY291 NYC
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2013 30,551 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 28,894 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 26,030 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 26,030 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 21,104 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 21,104 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 17,037 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 17,037 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 8,560 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 7,896 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2006 7,896 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2006 7,869 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2006 7,853 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

How Reliable is the Yamaha XV125?

Based on 8,004 MOT tests across 923 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
608
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
923
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 188
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 187
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 157
Drive chain excessively loose 147
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 110
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Y291 NYC is a 2001 Yamaha XV125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha XV125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 17,424 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 XV125 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 188 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y291 NYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XV125 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha XV125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y291 NYC is a 2001 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is Y291 NYC safe to buy?

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