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Y859 FTW

2001 Yamaha XVS125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

25,803 mi
Last recorded25,803 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS12512,714 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY859 FTW
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS125
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2012 25,803 miles

Rear tyre has slight perishing.

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 25,803 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear tyre has slight perishing.

Fail 26 Oct 2010 22,535 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 22,535 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 19,748 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 19,748 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 18,327 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 13,622 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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Y859 FTW is a 2001 Yamaha XVS125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y859 FTW, 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 Y859 FTW registered?

Y859 FTW is a 2001 Yamaha XVS125, first registered on 19 April 2001.

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