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AY08 GSV

2008 Yamaha Yp 125 R-xmax

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

22,807 mi
Last recorded22,807 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yp 125 R-xmax12,583 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 GSV
MakeYamaha
ModelYp 125 R-xmax
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 22,807 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 18,911 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2024 18,877 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 15,222 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 9,988 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 9,983 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 5,429 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 1,441 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 18,768 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 17,816 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 17,809 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 16,799 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 14,318 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 14,213 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 9,251 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 8,804 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 7,825 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 6,472 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 4,459 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yp 125 R-xmax?

Based on 7,246 MOT tests across 915 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
2,253
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
915
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 245
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 128
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 84
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 57
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 52
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AY08 GSV is a 2008 Yamaha Yp 125 R-xmax 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 Yp 125 R-xmax models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 12,583 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 Yp 125 R-xmax fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY08 GSV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yp 125 R-xmax typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha Yp 125 R-xmax is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AY08 GSV is a 2008 Yamaha Yp 125 R-xmax, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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