MOT History from tests of petrol YAMAHA XV125s year 1998

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Pass percent:69.10%

(The average a petrol YAMAHA XV125 year 1998 passes without issue)

Based on:1,191 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	52
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	42
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	33
Registration plate issues	33
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	20
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	20
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	19
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	18
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	17
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	17
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	16
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	15
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	14
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	10
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	10
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	9
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	8
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.1b\|	8
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	8
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	7
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	7
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	7
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	7
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	7
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	7
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	7
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	7
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	7
Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	6
Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	6
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	6
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	5
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	5
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	5
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	5
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	5
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	5
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	5
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	5
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	4
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	4
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	4
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired \|1.1.1b\|	4
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	4
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	4
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff \|2.4.A.3b\|	4
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	4
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	4
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	3
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	3
Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	3
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	3
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	3
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	3
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	3
Rear Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Handlebar mounting clamp loose \|2.1.1a\|	3
Chain guard insecure \|6.2.1c\|	3
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	3
Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	3
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low \|3.2.B1d\|	3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	3
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute all \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Rear Brake back plate\|s\| securing bolt\|s\| loose \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	2
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.3.1b\|	2
Rear Wheel damaged significantly reducing the original strength \|4.2.1a\|	2
Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	2
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Offside Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	2
Offside Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	2
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	2
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	2
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	2
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	2
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned \|2.3.1\|	2
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	2
Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded \|3.2.A1h\|	2
Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	2
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.2.4\|	2
Registration plate lamp issues	2
Front Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	2
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Front Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	2
Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Rear suspension component loose \|2.4.A.1a\|	2
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Rear Wheel spoke cracked. \|4.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2
Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii))	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	2
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	2
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	52
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	42
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	33
Registration plate issues	33
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	20
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	20
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	19
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	18
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	17
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	17
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	16
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	15
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	14
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	10
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	10
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	9
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	8
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.1b\|	8
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	8
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	7
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	7
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	7
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	7
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	7
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	7
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	7
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	7
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	7
Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	6
Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	6
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	6
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	5
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	5
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	5
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	5
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	5
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	5
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	5
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	5
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	4
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	4
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	4
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired \|1.1.1b\|	4
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	4
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	4
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff \|2.4.A.3b\|	4
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	4
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	4
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	3
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	3
Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	3
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	3
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	3
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	3
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	3
Rear Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Handlebar mounting clamp loose \|2.1.1a\|	3
Chain guard insecure \|6.2.1c\|	3
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	3
Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	3
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low \|3.2.B1d\|	3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	3
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute all \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Rear Brake back plate\|s\| securing bolt\|s\| loose \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	2
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.3.1b\|	2
Rear Wheel damaged significantly reducing the original strength \|4.2.1a\|	2
Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	2
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Offside Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	2
Offside Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	2
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	2
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	2
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	2
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	2
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned \|2.3.1\|	2
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	2
Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded \|3.2.A1h\|	2
Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	2
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.2.4\|	2
Registration plate lamp issues	2
Front Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	2
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Front Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	2
Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Rear suspension component loose \|2.4.A.1a\|	2
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Rear Wheel spoke cracked. \|4.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2
Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii))	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	2
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	2
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2

MOT History from tests of petrol YAMAHA XV125s year 1998

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