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AV08 VGN

2008 Yamaha YBR125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,013 mi
Last recorded43,013 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Yamaha YBR12511,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 VGN
MakeYamaha
ModelYBR125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 43,013 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 42,994 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2019 38,187 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

intermittent electrical issue affecting headlight main beam

Fail 11 Nov 2019 38,151 miles

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside pillion footrest bracket heavily corroded

intermittent electrical issue affecting headlight main beam

Pass 14 Jun 2018 30,050 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 25,670 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 22,288 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 18,163 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 15,054 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 15,026 miles

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

Front tyre cracked and perished and in poor condition

Pass 14 Mar 2013 12,527 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 10,154 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 10,154 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 6,946 miles

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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AV08 VGN is a 2008 Yamaha YBR125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha YBR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 11,545 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 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 AV08 VGN, 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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AV08 VGN is a 2008 Yamaha YBR125, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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