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AV08 XYJ

2008 Yamaha Ybr 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

17,651 mi
Last recorded17,651 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Ybr 12511,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 XYJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYbr 125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 17,651 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 51,695 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 42,274 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rusty

Fail 2 Feb 2023 42,217 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rusty

Headlight beam flickers.

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 36,071 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 28,471 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 28,471 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 18,314 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 18,314 miles

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 17,321 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 16,176 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 14,447 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 13,073 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 11,379 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 9,537 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 7,886 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 7,886 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 5,670 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011

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 XYJ is a 2008 Yamaha Ybr 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XYJ, 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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What year was AV08 XYJ registered?

AV08 XYJ is a 2008 Yamaha Ybr 125, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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