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Y491 NLP

2001 Yamaha XVS125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

18,555 mi
Last recorded18,555 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS12512,714 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY491 NLP
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS125
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2013 18,555 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 18,555 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 15,291 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 15,219 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 15,219 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 14,657 miles

Rear Brake component damaged and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 14,657 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 13,851 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009
Fail 30 Jan 2009 13,815 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 12,161 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha XVS125?

Based on 13,604 MOT tests across 1,325 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
793
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
1,325
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 344
Drive chain excessively loose 205
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 188
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 183
Drive chain worn to excess 153
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Y491 NLP is a 2001 Yamaha XVS125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha XVS125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 12,714 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 XVS125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 344 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y491 NLP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XVS125 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha XVS125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y491 NLP registered?

Y491 NLP is a 2001 Yamaha XVS125, first registered on 4 June 2001.

Is Y491 NLP safe to buy?

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