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AP08 EFR

2008 Yamaha Yzf R125

Yellow Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,851 mi
Last recorded15,851 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R12513,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 EFR
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 15,851 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 14,242 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 11,499 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 11,499 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 8,047 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 7,851 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute all (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 6,304 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 5,106 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 5,085 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2011 4,845 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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AP08 EFR is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125 in Yellow with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP08 EFR, 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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AP08 EFR is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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