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Y481 BMS

2001 Yamaha YP125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

17,188 mi
Last recorded17,188 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YP12511,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY481 BMS
MakeYamaha
ModelYP125
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015 17,188 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 17,188 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 14,678 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 14,678 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 14,568 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 14,358 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 14,134 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 11,005 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 7,694 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YP125?

Based on 11,716 MOT tests across 1,516 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
1,144
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
1,516
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 562
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 506
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 506
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 401
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 153
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Y481 BMS is a 2001 Yamaha YP125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha YP125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 11,859 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha YP125 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 562 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y481 BMS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YP125 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha YP125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y481 BMS is a 2001 Yamaha YP125, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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