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NK05 KUO

2005 Yamaha XVS125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

46,213 mi
Last recorded46,213 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XVS12512,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 KUO
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS125
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 46,213 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 46,213 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 46,107 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 40,636 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 40,636 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 35,440 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil 0ffside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 35,326 miles

Rear worn out shape

Fail 27 Jan 2020 35,326 miles

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear worn out shape

Pass 29 Jan 2019 35,326 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 28,781 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 21,276 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 14,496 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 13,876 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 10,388 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 10,388 miles

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 5,486 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 717 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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NK05 KUO is a 2005 Yamaha XVS125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NK05 KUO, 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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NK05 KUO is a 2005 Yamaha XVS125, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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