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AE08 UDT

2008 Yamaha Yzf R125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

25,802 mi
Last recorded25,802 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R12513,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 UDT
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 25,802 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 25,802 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 24,800 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 21,048 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 21,048 miles

Brake excessively binding Rear Brake (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust silencer insecure Silencer botl (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Footrest missing rear footrests missing (6.2.12 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock wiring hanging loose is steering aria (2.1.4 (a))

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm Fr. Tyre less than 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2022 17,672 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 16,651 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 16,651 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 14,095 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 14,095 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2016 14,084 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 14,042 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 14,042 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 13,060 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 9,276 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 14,518 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 14,515 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R125?

Based on 19,569 MOT tests across 3,376 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
1,821
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
3,376
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 437
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 370
reflector on motorcycle missing 282
Drive chain excessively loose 263
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 230
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AE08 UDT is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 13,350 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 Yzf R125 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE08 UDT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R125 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE08 UDT is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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