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YFC 355V

1979 Yamaha RS125

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,839 mi
Last recorded30,839 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 1979 Yamaha RS12516,259 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFC 355V
MakeYamaha
ModelRS125
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 30,839 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 30,839 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2015 30,563 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha RS125?

Based on 453 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

76.6%
Pass Rate
184
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicators not working 8
Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp 7
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 6
reflector on motorcycle missing 6
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6
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YFC 355V is a 1979 Yamaha RS125 in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Yamaha RS125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 16,259 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 RS125 fails its MOT is direction indicators not working, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YFC 355V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha RS125 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 47 years old, this Yamaha RS125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YFC 355V registered?

YFC 355V is a 1979 Yamaha RS125, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is YFC 355V safe to buy?

The MOT history for YFC 355V shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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