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L290 KNM

1994 Yamaha 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,277 mi
Last recorded25,277 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL290 KNM
MakeYamaha
Model125
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2013 25,277 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 3 Feb 2012 24,158 miles

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 24,158 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 53,112 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 14 Feb 2011 53,105 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 51,112 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 50,640 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 49,479 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 48,500 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha 125?

Based on 827 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
1,081
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 18
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 13
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 11
reflector on motorcycle missing 10
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L290 KNM is a 1994 Yamaha 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Yamaha 125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L290 KNM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 32 years old, this Yamaha 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L290 KNM is a 1994 Yamaha 125, first registered on 30 March 1994.

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The MOT history for L290 KNM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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