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Y938 FOO

2001 Yamaha XV125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

44,762 mi
Last recorded44,762 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XV12517,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY938 FOO
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 44,762 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 43,691 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 42,933 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 42,097 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 May 2011 41,923 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 10 May 2011 41,923 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 40,673 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 40,673 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 38,276 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2007 32,176 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 32,176 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 23,167 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 23,163 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha XV125?

Based on 8,004 MOT tests across 923 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
608
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
923
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 188
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 187
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 157
Drive chain excessively loose 147
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 110
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Y938 FOO is a 2001 Yamaha XV125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha XV125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 17,424 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 XV125 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 188 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y938 FOO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XV125 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha XV125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y938 FOO registered?

Y938 FOO is a 2001 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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