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V716 DBY

1999 Yamaha YP125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,074 mi
Last recorded12,074 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Yamaha YP12513,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV716 DBY
MakeYamaha
ModelYP125
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2015 12,074 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 May 2012 9,643 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2012 9,607 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 5,788 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 5,726 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 1,530 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YP125?

Based on 11,716 MOT tests across 1,516 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
1,144
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
1,516
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 562
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 506
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 506
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 401
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 153
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V716 DBY is a 1999 Yamaha YP125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha YP125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 13,395 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 YP125 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 562 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V716 DBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YP125 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Yamaha YP125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V716 DBY registered?

V716 DBY is a 1999 Yamaha YP125, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V716 DBY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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