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YR61 AEL

2011 Yamaha XC125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,612 mi
Last recorded16,612 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Yamaha XC12510,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 AEL
MakeYamaha
ModelXC125
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 16,612 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 16,085 miles

Central Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit plug in tyre plus cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 16,066 miles

Central Rear Lower Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tyre fitted wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

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

Central Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit plug in tyre plus cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 15,182 miles

Central Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 14,256 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 13,351 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 12,611 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 12,611 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 11,701 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 10,515 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied front brake lever (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 9,350 miles

Offside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied front brake (3.1.3c)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 8,219 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 8,219 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 7,390 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 5,894 miles

Handlebars not in alignment with front wheel.

Right handle bar bent

Fail 11 Sep 2014 5,892 miles

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

Handlebars not in alignment with front wheel.

Right handle bar bent

How Reliable is the Yamaha XC125?

Based on 7,685 MOT tests across 1,128 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
1,187
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,128
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 267
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 141
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 97
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 97
Horn not working 77
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YR61 AEL is a 2011 Yamaha XC125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Yamaha XC125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 10,659 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 XC125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 267 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YR61 AEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XC125 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 15 years old, this Yamaha XC125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YR61 AEL registered?

YR61 AEL is a 2011 Yamaha XC125, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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