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Y542 HWY

2001 Yamaha YP125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,431 mi
Last recorded27,431 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YP12511,859 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY542 HWY
MakeYamaha
ModelYP125
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 27,431 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

engine idle is high

front tyre has a cut in tread

Pass 17 Jan 2012 26,365 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 24,355 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 16,001 miles

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2008 16,001 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Offside Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 15,613 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 14,911 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 14,910 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

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

front brake needs clean out

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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Y542 HWY is a 2001 Yamaha YP125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y542 HWY, 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 Y542 HWY registered?

Y542 HWY is a 2001 Yamaha YP125, first registered on 10 March 2001.

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