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AE08 HLU

2008 Yamaha YBR125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

26,720 mi
Last recorded26,720 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha YBR12511,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 HLU
MakeYamaha
ModelYBR125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 26,720 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 26,720 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 21,799 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 17,464 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 17,234 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 17,226 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 16,870 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 14,672 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 9,757 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 6,333 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YBR125?

Based on 59,396 MOT tests across 6,364 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
1,213
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
6,364
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,173
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 943
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 872
Drive chain excessively loose 854
Drive chain worn to excess 558
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AE08 HLU is a 2008 Yamaha YBR125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha YBR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 11,545 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha YBR125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE08 HLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YBR125 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha YBR125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE08 HLU registered?

AE08 HLU is a 2008 Yamaha YBR125, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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