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W288 VGY

2000 Yamaha YP125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

34,832 mi
Last recorded34,832 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YP12513,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW288 VGY
MakeYamaha
ModelYP125
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 34,832 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 34,201 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 33,276 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 30,909 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2016 30,868 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 29,156 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 24,124 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 7 May 2014 27,726 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 27,085 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2013 27,079 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 26,016 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 26,016 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 24,778 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 22,056 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 22,056 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 19,974 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 16,264 miles

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2006 16,215 miles

Offside Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear brake efficency low.

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 12,511 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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W288 VGY is a 2000 Yamaha YP125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha YP125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 13,868 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 W288 VGY, 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 26 years old, this Yamaha YP125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W288 VGY is a 2000 Yamaha YP125, first registered on 16 May 2000.

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