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AY08 ACJ

2008 Yamaha YBR125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,634 mi
Last recorded41,634 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha YBR12511,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 ACJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYBR125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 41,634 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 23,619 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 23,619 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 20,880 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 20,867 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 20,654 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 14,634 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 14,634 miles

Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 11,757 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))

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

Fail 7 May 2014 11,757 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))

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 5,935 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 5,477 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 5,477 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 4,356 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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AY08 ACJ 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 AY08 ACJ, 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 AY08 ACJ registered?

AY08 ACJ is a 2008 Yamaha YBR125, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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