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AV08 VGM

2008 Yamaha X-city 125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

2,398 mi
Last recorded2,398 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Yamaha X-city 12510,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 VGM
MakeYamaha
ModelX-city 125
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 2,398 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 23,698 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 23,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 19,753 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 19,753 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 19,753 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 17,244 miles

Nail in front tyre

Fail 29 May 2015 17,244 miles

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))

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

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

Nail in front tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2014 14,203 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 11,630 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 7,987 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 4,706 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 4,706 miles

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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AV08 VGM is a 2008 Yamaha X-city 125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha X-city 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 10,559 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 AV08 VGM, 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 18 years old, this Yamaha X-city 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV08 VGM is a 2008 Yamaha X-city 125, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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