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YX51 CXU

2001 Yamaha XVS125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,030 mi
Last recorded12,030 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS12512,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 CXU
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS125
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2025 12,030 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Handlebar mounting so insecure that steering is adversely affected RUBBER MOUNTS (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 11,876 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 11,876 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 11,435 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 11,435 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 11,256 miles

All direction indicators light intensity reduced 50% OF LENSE COVERED (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 11,255 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

All direction indicators light intensity reduced 50% OF LENSE COVERED (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2017 10,774 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 10,774 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 10,626 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 10,626 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 10,448 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 10,448 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 9,531 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 9,528 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 8,990 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2005 8,990 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Fail 15 Jul 2005 8,934 miles

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

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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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YX51 CXU is a 2001 Yamaha XVS125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha XVS125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 12,714 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 YX51 CXU, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha XVS125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YX51 CXU is a 2001 Yamaha XVS125, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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