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Y298 DGN

2001 Yamaha XQ125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

26,346 mi
Last recorded26,346 miles
Recorded on10 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XQ12511,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY298 DGN
MakeYamaha
ModelXQ125
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2014 26,346 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 26,344 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2012 26,335 miles

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

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

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 20,568 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 19,377 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 19,377 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 16,824 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 14,644 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 14,644 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 11,124 miles

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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Y298 DGN is a 2001 Yamaha XQ125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y298 DGN, 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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Y298 DGN is a 2001 Yamaha XQ125, first registered on 3 July 2001.

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