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YS09 SDZ

2009 Yamaha X-city 125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

19,528 mi
Last recorded19,528 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha X-city 12512,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS09 SDZ
MakeYamaha
ModelX-city 125
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 19,528 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 18,439 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 18,439 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 17,090 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 17,090 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 17,038 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 17,038 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2019 16,918 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 16,492 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 16,360 miles

Headlamp aim not tested not working (1.6)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 Sep 2015 10,688 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 10,688 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 6,215 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 5,937 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 4,445 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 4,442 miles

Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

How Reliable is the Yamaha X-city 125?

Based on 1,248 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
1,610
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 46
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 17
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 14
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
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YS09 SDZ is a 2009 Yamaha X-city 125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2009 Yamaha X-city 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 12,211 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 X-city 125 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YS09 SDZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha X-city 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Yamaha X-city 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YS09 SDZ registered?

YS09 SDZ is a 2009 Yamaha X-city 125, first registered on 1 August 2009.

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