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Y496 BGA

2001 Yamaha XVS125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

31,879 mi
Last recorded31,879 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS12512,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY496 BGA
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS125
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 31,879 miles

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 31,877 miles

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 31,219 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight warp (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 31,215 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight warp (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 30,682 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 28,392 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 26,572 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 26,572 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Sep 2007 20,667 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 10,427 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 10,422 miles

Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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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Y496 BGA is a 2001 Yamaha XVS125 in Black 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 Y496 BGA, 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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Y496 BGA is a 2001 Yamaha XVS125, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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