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2001 Yamaha XVS125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,202 mi
Last recorded31,202 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS12512,714 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX527 URL
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS125
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 31,202 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded and rear. rims corroded front and rear (5.2.2 (d))

Front tyre deteriorated

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 29,125 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 28,501 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 28,422 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 28,421 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2011 28,368 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 May 2011 28,368 miles

Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.E1d)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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 10 May 2010 23,288 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 May 2009 21,074 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 21,074 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 15,642 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 13,646 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 13,636 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 24 May 2005 13,452 miles

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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X527 URL is a 2001 Yamaha XVS125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha XVS125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 12,714 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 X527 URL, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha XVS125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X527 URL is a 2001 Yamaha XVS125, first registered on 2 January 2001.

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