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Y905 LJM

2001 Yamaha XVS125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,731 mi
Last recorded11,731 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS12512,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY905 LJM
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS125
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 11,731 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 11,731 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 11,480 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2022 10,615 miles

Swing arm bearing slight free play

Fail 16 May 2022 10,614 miles

Front Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Swing arm bearing slight free play

Pass 27 May 2021 10,282 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 10,271 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 9,680 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 9,670 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 8,737 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 8,737 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 7,317 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 5,984 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 5,447 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 4,119 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 2,143 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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Y905 LJM is a 2001 Yamaha XVS125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y905 LJM, 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 Y905 LJM registered?

Y905 LJM is a 2001 Yamaha XVS125, first registered on 23 May 2001.

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