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AE53 KAA

2003 Yamaha XVS125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

20,512 mi
Last recorded20,512 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS12512,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 KAA
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS125
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 20,512 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 20,273 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 19,849 miles

exhaust slightly noisy

Pass 23 Apr 2022 18,942 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 17,237 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

no front fender fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2019 16,824 miles

Front Lower no frony mud guard fitted

Nearside Front hand grip slight movement

Pass 3 Jul 2018 13,393 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 13,393 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 8,851 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 8,851 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 8,848 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 8,830 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 8,817 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 8,738 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 8,122 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 7,485 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 7,485 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 2,739 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 2,108 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 2,082 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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AE53 KAA 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 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE53 KAA, 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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AE53 KAA is a 2003 Yamaha XVS125, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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