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Y397 GWC

2001 Yamaha XV125

Orange Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

6,915 mi
Last recorded6,915 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XV12517,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY397 GWC
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 6,915 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 6,809 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 6,748 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 6,658 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 6,525 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 5,576 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 4,527 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 3,786 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006

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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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Y397 GWC is a 2001 Yamaha XV125 in Orange with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y397 GWC, 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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What year was Y397 GWC registered?

Y397 GWC is a 2001 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 21 May 2001.

Is Y397 GWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y397 GWC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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