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W996 VHB

2000 Yamaha XVS125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

25,307 mi
Last recorded25,307 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XVS12513,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW996 VHB
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS125
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 25,307 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyre cracking

Fail 18 Sep 2021 25,289 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyre cracking

Pass 3 Sep 2020 23,362 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 21,878 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 18,478 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 18,478 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play Substantial pitting of lower bearing (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 15,793 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 15,793 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 13,482 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 10,769 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 10,763 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 10,513 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 10,509 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 10,380 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 9,834 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 9,834 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 7,763 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 4,767 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

How Reliable is the Yamaha XVS125?

Based on 13,604 MOT tests across 1,325 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
793
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
1,325
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 344
Drive chain excessively loose 205
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 188
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 183
Drive chain worn to excess 153
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W996 VHB is a 2000 Yamaha XVS125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha XVS125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 13,978 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 XVS125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 344 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W996 VHB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XVS125 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Yamaha XVS125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W996 VHB is a 2000 Yamaha XVS125, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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