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BU03 LWJ

2003 Yamaha XVS125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,534 mi
Last recorded15,534 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS12512,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 LWJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS125
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 30 Jan 2026 15,534 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 4,340 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both fork seals slightly misting oil leak and residue on fork tubes (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 3,290 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 3,266 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 3,262 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 3,232 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 3,061 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 2,666 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 2,403 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 LWJ is a 2003 Yamaha XVS125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LWJ, 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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What year was BU03 LWJ registered?

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

Is BU03 LWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU03 LWJ shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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