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Y526 CWN

2001 Yamaha XVS125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

18,881 mi
Last recorded18,881 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS12512,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY526 CWN
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS125
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 18,881 miles

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

Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 18,028 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2024 17,981 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fluid on brake and pads (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose dangerous (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel has bolts/rivets missing or loose to the extent that control of the motorcycle is likely to be adversely affected all spokes loose (5.2.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2023 15,455 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

swing arm corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2016 14,689 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 14,669 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2015 13,709 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 13,708 miles

No.Plate damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2012 13,670 miles

Rear No.Plate damaged

Pass 14 Jul 2010 13,599 miles

Damage to rear No.PLate

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 12,772 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 4,511 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 2,414 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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Y526 CWN is a 2001 Yamaha XVS125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y526 CWN, 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 Y526 CWN registered?

Y526 CWN is a 2001 Yamaha XVS125, first registered on 27 July 2001.

Is Y526 CWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y526 CWN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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