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Y973 WUA

2001 Yamaha YP125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

26,010 mi
Last recorded26,010 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YP12511,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY973 WUA
MakeYamaha
ModelYP125
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 26,010 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 26,006 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 23,054 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 23,051 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 19,513 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 19,430 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2008 19,430 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 18,175 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 18,175 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 18,109 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 18,109 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2005 16,718 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YP125?

Based on 11,716 MOT tests across 1,516 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
1,144
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
1,516
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 562
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 506
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 506
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 401
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 153
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Y973 WUA is a 2001 Yamaha YP125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha YP125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 11,859 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 YP125 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 562 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y973 WUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YP125 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha YP125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y973 WUA is a 2001 Yamaha YP125, first registered on 6 August 2001.

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