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AX08 HYO

2008 Yamaha YBR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

1 mi
Last recorded1 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha YBR12511,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 HYO
MakeYamaha
ModelYBR125
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 1 miles

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear brake travel

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

forks corroed

Pass 6 Jun 2024 35,598 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 35,598 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 30,773 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 30,755 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2016 30,184 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 30,184 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 24,566 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 21,697 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 16,411 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2013 16,411 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 11,414 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 11,414 miles

Rear Brake back plate(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 5,435 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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AX08 HYO is a 2008 Yamaha YBR125 in Red 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 AX08 HYO, 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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What year was AX08 HYO registered?

AX08 HYO is a 2008 Yamaha YBR125, first registered on 12 July 2008.

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