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R3 PDM

1997 Yamaha XV125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,678 mi
Last recorded25,678 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XV12515,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 PDM
MakeYamaha
ModelXV125
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 25,678 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

o/s/r indicator mount damaged

Fail 20 Jun 2016 25,668 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 3.25x18 (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 130/90x15 (4.1.3(ii))

Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear indicator mounting damaged

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn pedal to cable (3.2.A1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear number plate mounting damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2015 24,216 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 24,216 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Side Panel Missing

Pass 25 Sep 2012 24,120 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 24,119 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 4 May 2011 23,925 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 May 2010 22,137 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 15,041 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 15,041 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 11,157 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 11,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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R3 PDM is a 1997 Yamaha XV125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R3 PDM, 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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R3 PDM is a 1997 Yamaha XV125, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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