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AV08 XBU

2008 Yamaha Yzf R125

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

21,213 mi
Last recorded21,213 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R12513,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 XBU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 21,213 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 19,028 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 15,969 miles

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

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

Front master cylinder seals notchy

Rear Lower slight play in lower link bearing

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 15,776 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 15,468 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2020 15,462 miles

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

Rear 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))

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

wiring loose in front left side of fairing bulb holder hang down

Pass 31 Mar 2016 11,117 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 7,870 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 7,856 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 7,046 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 7,046 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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AV08 XBU is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AV08 XBU, 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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AV08 XBU is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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