Yamaha Xvs125 (2001)
2001 Yamaha Xvs125
CarHunch analysed 285 real MOT records for the 2001 Yamaha Xvs125. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2001 Yamaha XVS125 is marginally more reliable than the UK average, with an 80.7% first-time pass rate against the 80% benchmark, but nearly a quarter of these bikes have recorded dangerous defects at some point—a red flag that suggests mechanical or safety issues warrant close inspection before purchase. The median mileage of just over 12,000 miles for a 23-year-old machine is remarkably low, indicating these are lightly used examples, yet they still rack up an average of 2.05 failures and 5.5 advisories per test, pointing to age-related wear rather than hard riding.
Check the service history carefully and expect to budget for routine repairs; the high advisory count signals that while catastrophic failures are uncommon, minor systems (electrics, corrosion, wear items) need regular attention. Get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers brakes, tyres, and fuel system integrity—the dangerous defect history means you should trust the MOT record over optimistic seller claims.
What to check before buying a 2001 Yamaha Xvs125
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 24.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2001 Yamaha Xvs125 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2001 Yamaha Xvs125 vehicles fall between 7,889 and 17,164 miles.
2001 Yamaha Xvs125 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 31 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (25% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2001 Yamaha Xvs125
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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47.6%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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34.6%
Drive chain slightly loose
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32.2%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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27%
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive
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20%
Exhaust noisy
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19%
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm
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18.2%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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17.7%
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2001. Counts include advisories and failures.
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