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Y499 BMS

2001 Yamaha XVS125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

6,816 mi
Last recorded6,816 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS12512,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY499 BMS
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS125
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 6,816 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 24 Mar 2014 6,816 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2013 5,550 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 3,876 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 3,876 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 1,380 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 1,313 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 1,284 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 1,284 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 1,214 miles

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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Y499 BMS is a 2001 Yamaha XVS125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y499 BMS, 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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Y499 BMS is a 2001 Yamaha XVS125, first registered on 28 July 2001.

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