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P601 XTG

1997 Yamaha XV125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

9,091 mi
Last recorded9,091 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV12515,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP601 XTG
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 9,091 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre 2mm -Legal limit 1mm advise tyre 28 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 9,076 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 8,976 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 8,809 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 8,807 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2012 8,509 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 11 May 2011 8,185 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 11 May 2011 8,185 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 12 May 2010 7,847 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 12 May 2010 7,847 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 7,653 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 7,653 miles

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 29 May 2008 7,650 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 7,482 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 7,057 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

How Reliable is the Yamaha XV125?

Based on 8,004 MOT tests across 923 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
608
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
923
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 188
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 187
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 157
Drive chain excessively loose 147
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 110
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P601 XTG is a 1997 Yamaha XV125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha XV125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 15,615 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 XV125 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 188 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P601 XTG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XV125 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha XV125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P601 XTG registered?

P601 XTG is a 1997 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 2 June 1997.

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