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Y797 BSF

2001 Yamaha XVS125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

37,481 mi
Last recorded37,481 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS12512,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY797 BSF
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS125
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 37,481 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 37,462 miles

Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 37,075 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 36,323 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 34,640 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 31,204 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2013 26,393 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 26,393 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 24,034 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

rear brake pedal has lots of travel

Pass 1 Jul 2011 19,191 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 19,075 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 13,178 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 13,178 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 10,142 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 9,969 miles

Offside Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 9,848 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 9,772 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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Y797 BSF is a 2001 Yamaha XVS125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y797 BSF, 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 Y797 BSF registered?

Y797 BSF is a 2001 Yamaha XVS125, first registered on 21 May 2001.

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