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W997 ULU

2000 Yamaha XVS125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

13,240 mi
Last recorded13,240 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XVS12513,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW997 ULU
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS125
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 13,240 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 13,240 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 13,239 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight warp. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front tyre showing signs of age.

Pass 21 Jan 2020 13,189 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 13,189 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted facing wrong way (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 12,623 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 12,576 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 11,642 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 11,598 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 11,598 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 11,585 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 11,585 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 11,081 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 11,081 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 10,935 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 9,278 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 9,021 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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W997 ULU is a 2000 Yamaha XVS125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W997 ULU, 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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What year was W997 ULU registered?

W997 ULU is a 2000 Yamaha XVS125, first registered on 12 June 2000.

Is W997 ULU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W997 ULU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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