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AP08 EFL

2008 Yamaha YBR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,978 mi
Last recorded1,978 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha YBR12511,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 EFL
MakeYamaha
ModelYBR125
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 1,978 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 1,343 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 1,343 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 44,594 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front forks rusty /corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 44,856 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front forks rusty /corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 32,955 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement side play in swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 32,955 miles

Tyre is unsuitable rear tyre underinflated (5.2.3 (a))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement side play in swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 13,581 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 13,567 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 12,441 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 11,275 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 10,166 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 7,379 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 6,635 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 1,943 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 1,943 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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AP08 EFL is a 2008 Yamaha YBR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha YBR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 11,545 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AP08 EFL, 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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AP08 EFL is a 2008 Yamaha YBR125, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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