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DU52 OFB

2003 Yamaha XVS125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

20,148 mi
Last recorded20,148 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS12512,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 OFB
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS125
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 20,148 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 20,140 miles

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 20,130 miles

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 20,124 miles

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Forks excessively corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Stop lamp likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fork yoke deformed but serviceable (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Chain guard missing ()

Nearside Oil leak from drain bolt

Offside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 18,672 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Forks slightly corroded Stanchions. (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

No front mudguard fitted at time of test.

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose Cush area. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 18,672 miles

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

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Chain guard missing ()

Forks slightly corroded Stanchions. (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

No front mudguard fitted at time of test.

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose Cush area. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 18,221 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 16,896 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 16,888 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 14,176 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 10,475 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 5,764 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2006 1,653 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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DU52 OFB is a 2003 Yamaha XVS125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 DU52 OFB, 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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DU52 OFB is a 2003 Yamaha XVS125, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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