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Y996 FTT

2001 Yamaha 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

42,468 mi
Last recorded42,468 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY996 FTT
MakeYamaha
Model125
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 42,468 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 42,467 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 42,432 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 42,429 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 41,151 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 37,136 miles

daytime use only

Pass 22 Aug 2013 34,605 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 34,605 miles

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

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 29,544 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 29,544 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 31,978 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 28,995 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 28,995 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 23,567 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 23,493 miles

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 19,170 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 19,079 miles

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

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 13,263 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 23,168 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha 125?

Based on 827 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
1,081
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 18
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 13
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 11
reflector on motorcycle missing 10
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Y996 FTT is a 2001 Yamaha 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

The most common reason a Yamaha 125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y996 FTT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha 125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y996 FTT is a 2001 Yamaha 125, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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