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WL57 LKJ

2008 Yamaha X-city 125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

20,359 mi
Last recorded20,359 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2015
Typical for 2008 Yamaha X-city 12510,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL57 LKJ
MakeYamaha
ModelX-city 125
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2015 20,359 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 18,630 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 18,630 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 15,975 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2013 15,975 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

front tyre valve slightly perished

Pass 11 Jan 2012 12,662 miles

front tyre valve slightly perished

Fail 9 Jan 2012 12,662 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

front tyre valve slightly perished

Pass 14 Jan 2011 8,948 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 8,948 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha X-city 125?

Based on 1,248 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
1,610
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 46
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 17
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 14
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
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WL57 LKJ is a 2008 Yamaha X-city 125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha X-city 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 10,559 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 X-city 125 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WL57 LKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha X-city 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha X-city 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WL57 LKJ is a 2008 Yamaha X-city 125, first registered on 7 February 2008.

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