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AY08 JWZ

2008 Yamaha Ybr 125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,385 mi
Last recorded23,385 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Ybr 12511,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 JWZ
MakeYamaha
ModelYbr 125
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 23,385 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 18,358 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 14,443 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 14,443 miles

Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 10,461 miles

Clutch lever pivot worn

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Fork stanchions (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2023 10,443 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Clutch lever pivot worn

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Fork stanchions (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 9,221 miles

Offside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 9,193 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 9,193 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 9,721 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 9,721 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 8,967 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 8,967 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 7,224 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 7,224 miles

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 6,703 miles

Battery flat

Fail 5 Nov 2016 6,703 miles

Battery flat

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 6,011 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 6,011 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2014 4,428 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 4,069 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 3,690 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 2,662 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 2,662 miles

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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AY08 JWZ is a 2008 Yamaha Ybr 125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AY08 JWZ, 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 AY08 JWZ registered?

AY08 JWZ is a 2008 Yamaha Ybr 125, first registered on 19 August 2008.

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