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W388 RLJ

2000 Yamaha YP125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,388 mi
Last recorded21,388 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YP12513,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW388 RLJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYP125
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 21,388 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 19,794 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 19,794 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 18,079 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 18,077 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 14,957 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in rear tyre

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear brake performance poor

Fail 27 Jul 2011 14,957 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear brake performance poor

Pass 9 Aug 2010 9,724 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 9,724 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Headlamp aim too low (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)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 8,184 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 7,269 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 7,269 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 5,529 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 4,340 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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W388 RLJ is a 2000 Yamaha YP125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W388 RLJ, 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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W388 RLJ is a 2000 Yamaha YP125, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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