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AV08 GKC

2008 Yamaha Ybr 125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

32,972 mi
Last recorded32,972 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Ybr 12511,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 GKC
MakeYamaha
ModelYbr 125
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 32,972 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2025 32,962 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Gearlever loose

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

Rear sprocket locking tabs only some being used

Pass 7 Sep 2024 25,621 miles

Central Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2024 25,621 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

Central Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 25,320 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Main frame spine to rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 21,362 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil F/R fork seal misting (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 21,362 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil F/R fork seal misting (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 18,688 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil right hand front leg (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 18,687 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement rear brake arm not returning when released (1.1.15 (e))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake grabbing severely rear brake stays on when when released (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil right hand front leg (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2020 16,364 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 12,127 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 8,965 miles

Offside Front foot peg antislip getting deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2016 5,290 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 2,665 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 2,616 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 2,540 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 2,540 miles

Front Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 2,384 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 7,441 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Ybr 125?

Based on 66,947 MOT tests across 7,734 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,283
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
7,734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,321
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 914
Drive chain excessively loose 837
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 744
Drive chain worn to excess 596
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AV08 GKC is a 2008 Yamaha Ybr 125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Ybr 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 11,711 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 Ybr 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,321 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV08 GKC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Ybr 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha Ybr 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV08 GKC is a 2008 Yamaha Ybr 125, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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