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YM03 BEY

2003 Yamaha XVS125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

24,083 mi
Last recorded24,083 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS12512,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 BEY
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS125
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2022 24,083 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 24,074 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Chain guard missing ()

Rear All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 May 2021 24,015 miles

Front All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside chain gaurd missing

Rear All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front mudgaurd missing at time of test

Fail 6 May 2021 24,015 miles

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

Front All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside chain gaurd missing

Rear All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front mudgaurd missing at time of test

Pass 13 May 2019 23,931 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front mudguard missing

Fail 9 May 2019 23,921 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front mudguard missing

Pass 17 Feb 2018 23,369 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front mudguard missing.

Pass 14 Jun 2016 19,864 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front mudguard missing

Pass 17 Jun 2015 15,588 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 15,588 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 13,374 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 13,317 miles

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

front tyre starting to perish

Pass 19 May 2012 12,437 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 11,372 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 11,355 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 11,171 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 11,166 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 8,622 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 8,581 miles

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

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 May 2006 3,643 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XVS125?

Based on 13,604 MOT tests across 1,325 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
793
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
1,325
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 344
Drive chain excessively loose 205
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 188
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 183
Drive chain worn to excess 153
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YM03 BEY is a 2003 Yamaha XVS125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha XVS125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 12,274 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 XVS125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 344 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YM03 BEY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XVS125 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha XVS125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YM03 BEY is a 2003 Yamaha XVS125, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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