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Y497 CUB

2001 Yamaha YP125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

15,689 mi
Last recorded15,689 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YP12511,859 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY497 CUB
MakeYamaha
ModelYP125
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 15,689 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 14,612 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 14,612 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 13,368 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 13,368 miles

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 11,580 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 11,557 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 9,928 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 8,676 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 6,997 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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Y497 CUB is a 2001 Yamaha YP125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y497 CUB, 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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What year was Y497 CUB registered?

Y497 CUB is a 2001 Yamaha YP125, first registered on 24 August 2001.

Is Y497 CUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y497 CUB shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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