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LK57 GKX

2008 Yamaha X-city 125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

19,772 mi
Last recorded19,772 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Yamaha X-city 12510,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK57 GKX
MakeYamaha
ModelX-city 125
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 19,772 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Apr 2014 18,206 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 14,010 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 14,010 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 10,646 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 10,645 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 8,848 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 8,847 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha X-city 125?

Based on 1,248 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
1,610
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 46
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 17
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 14
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
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LK57 GKX is a 2008 Yamaha X-city 125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha X-city 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 10,559 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 X-city 125 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK57 GKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha X-city 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha X-city 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LK57 GKX registered?

LK57 GKX is a 2008 Yamaha X-city 125, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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The MOT history for LK57 GKX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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