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LF03 CBV

2003 Yamaha XVS125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

11,190 mi
Last recorded11,190 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS12512,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 CBV
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS125
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2022 11,190 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2022 11,180 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Stop lamp illuminates when side lights selected on (4.3.3 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 11,180 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose 1 x bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 11,180 miles

Brake component insecure Rear brake torque arm missing locking split pin (1.1.21 (c))

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose 1 x bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 11,180 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 6,435 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 6,405 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 6,403 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Tyre fouling another component side bags (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 6,364 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 6,353 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2016 6,261 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 5,744 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 3,850 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

chain dry

front tyre wall perished and cracked

n/s handle bar grip partially loose

paper stuck under bike

play in brake lever pivot

play in clutch lever pivot

rear tyre wall perished and cracked

speedo cable sticking out

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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LF03 CBV is a 2003 Yamaha XVS125 in Red 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 LF03 CBV, 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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LF03 CBV is a 2003 Yamaha XVS125, first registered on 10 May 2003.

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