Yamaha XVS125

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 124 cc

Y285 BLJMOT history

Y285 BLJ is a red petrol Yamaha XVS125 first used on 1 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 11,936 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
11,936 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,006 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y285 BLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Yamaha
Model
XVS125
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
124 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y285 BLJ was last recorded at 11,936 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 257 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
11,679 miles · 14 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
257 miles
Average per year
1,006 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 11,936 miles
  • 2022 – 11,679 miles
  • 2020 – 11,453 miles
  • 2018 – 4,687 miles
  • 2017 – 3,696 miles
  • 2016 – 2,024 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass11,936 miles
  • AdvisoryRear tyre cracking side wall

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Clutch cable fraying likely to brake

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

7 tests since 11 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass11,936 miles (+257)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    11,936 miles
    Test number
    453130461281
    • AdvisoryRear tyre cracking side wall

  2. Pass11,679 miles (+226)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    11,679 miles
    Test number
    759769374562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass11,453 miles (+35)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    11,453 miles
    Test number
    134962006362
    • AdvisoryClutch cable fraying likely to brake
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail11,418 miles (+6,731)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,418 miles
    Test number
    846858405136
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak forlk seal (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryClutch cable fraying likely to brake
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass4,687 miles (+991)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    4,687 miles
    Test number
    128005487339
    • AdvisoryFork stanchions slightly pitted.
    • AdvisorySlight play in rear shock bushes.

  6. Pass3,696 miles (+1,672)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    3,696 miles
    Test number
    707424726397
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisoryLower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

  7. Pass2,024 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    2,024 miles
    Test number
    710728820991
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly perished on tread

Questions about Y285 BLJ

Does Y285 BLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y285 BLJ is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y285 BLJ?
The MOT on Y285 BLJ is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y285 BLJ done?
Y285 BLJ was recorded at 11,936 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 1,006 miles a year.
Has Y285 BLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y285 BLJ has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2020.
Has the mileage on Y285 BLJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y285 BLJ find?
Y285 BLJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: rear tyre cracking side wall.

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