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Y401 KNT

2001 Yamaha XV125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

4,302 mi
Last recorded4,302 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XV12517,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY401 KNT
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2025 4,302 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly does not return (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

indicator tell tale flashing white

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

hi beam tell tale not working with high beam

Pass 4 Jan 2021 53,670 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 53,654 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned Rear turn signals are built into the rear light unit (4.4.3 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly Throttle housing is insecure and could foul on the front brake lever. (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 52,659 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 52,509 miles

Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) missing split pins missing (3.2.A1j)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 47,210 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 47,210 miles

Brake pipe union leaking fluid front caliper banjo leaking (3.2.B4)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) missing split pin missing (3.2.A1j)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel spoke cracked. 5 spokes snapped (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose all rear wheel spokes loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front tyre under inflated

Pass 1 Jul 2015 41,182 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 36,744 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 33,175 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 29,040 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 25,690 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 24,375 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 22,522 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 20,344 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 20,242 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 16,966 miles

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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Y401 KNT is a 2001 Yamaha XV125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y401 KNT, 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 Y401 KNT registered?

Y401 KNT is a 2001 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 19 June 2001.

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