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BU03 ETV

2003 Yamaha XVS125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

42,905 mi
Last recorded42,905 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS12512,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 ETV
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS125
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 42,905 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose sprocket carrier bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Fork dust seals perished

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

throttle free play excessive

Pass 21 Aug 2023 41,606 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 41,606 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 38,389 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 32,633 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 31,371 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 31,171 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 30,945 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 30,637 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 30,635 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 25,283 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 May 2014 17,671 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 11,750 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 11,573 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 8,698 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 8,688 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 7,503 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 5,521 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 4,877 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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BU03 ETV is a 2003 Yamaha XVS125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BU03 ETV, 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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BU03 ETV is a 2003 Yamaha XVS125, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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