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AU58 ZJJ

2008 Yamaha Yzf R125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

39,493 mi
Last recorded39,493 miles
Recorded on14 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R12513,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 ZJJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2026 39,493 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 38,976 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 33,127 miles

Front fairings loose

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 31,552 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front both front(side fairings loose

Front steering slightly twisted

Nearside rider foot peg shortened/broken

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 31,543 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Handlebar retaining device loose (2.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Footrest missing pillion footrests missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front footrest broken very short

Position lamp incorrect colour blue light emitted (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

both os and ns side fairings loose

steering twisted

Pass 12 Nov 2021 30,490 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 30,351 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever insecure front lever missing ball end> sharp edge (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 26,288 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

front brake and clutch lever pivots worn

Fail 30 Aug 2019 26,209 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn swing arm to linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside mirror loose

Pass 4 Sep 2018 23,247 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 23,247 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 21,244 miles

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 24 Jul 2017 21,244 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fuel cap does not fasten securely by a positive means (7.2.2b)

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 21,241 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 21,241 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

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

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 17,990 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 14,628 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 24 Apr 2014 14,628 miles

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

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Fuel cap does not fasten securely by a positive means (7.2.2b)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Aug 2012 13,355 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 8,275 miles

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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AU58 ZJJ is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AU58 ZJJ, 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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AU58 ZJJ is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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