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Y957 PDG

2001 Yamaha XV125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

27,445 mi
Last recorded27,445 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XV12517,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY957 PDG
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 27,445 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear brake close to end of adjustment.

Surface corrosion to frame at upper rear shock mount area.

Fail 1 Jun 2019 27,445 miles

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear brake close to end of adjustment.

Surface corrosion to frame at upper rear shock mount area.

Pass 19 May 2018 25,683 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 May 2017 23,946 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Surface corrosion to frame at upper rear shock mountings.

Fail 20 May 2017 23,946 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Surface corrosion to frame at upper rear shock mountings.

Pass 4 Jun 2016 22,058 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 4 Jun 2016 22,058 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Exhaust mounting missing Heat shield insecure. (7.1.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake Cam seized in backplate. (3.3.A1a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock RH lock (2.1.4)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 20,172 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 20,172 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 18,297 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 7 Jun 2014 18,297 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 16,236 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2013 16,236 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 14,282 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 18 May 2012 14,282 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 12,369 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 12,367 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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Y957 PDG is a 2001 Yamaha XV125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 Y957 PDG, 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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Y957 PDG is a 2001 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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