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DX54 BYT

2005 Yamaha XVS125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

34,945 mi
Last recorded34,945 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XVS12512,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 BYT
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS125
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 34,945 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 34,945 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 34,585 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 34,026 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 34,026 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 33,469 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 33,469 miles

Rear Tyre fouling another component (5.2.3 (f))

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 4 May 2020 31,825 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2020 31,798 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 31,247 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 28,625 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 May 2017 26,714 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 25,504 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 21,234 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 19,275 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 19,275 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 17,530 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 15,789 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 14,918 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 14,155 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 14,155 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 13,028 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 11,189 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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DX54 BYT is a 2005 Yamaha XVS125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha XVS125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 12,786 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 DX54 BYT, 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 21 years old, this Yamaha XVS125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DX54 BYT is a 2005 Yamaha XVS125, first registered on 18 February 2005.

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