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BG08 AYM

2008 Yamaha Yzf R125

Yellow Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

22,640 mi
Last recorded22,640 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R12513,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 AYM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 22,640 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 23 Oct 2024 22,640 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 22,437 miles

Slight play in steering head bearings

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Slight binding on rear wheel

Fail 10 Nov 2020 22,430 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Slight play in steering head bearings

Pass 3 Mar 2016 21,077 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 21,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.B2b)

Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2015

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 Feb 2015
Pass 23 Nov 2013 11,801 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 7,167 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 6,599 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

fairing damaged

o/s/f position lamp not working

rear brake fluid level low

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R125?

Based on 19,569 MOT tests across 3,376 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
1,821
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
3,376
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 437
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 370
reflector on motorcycle missing 282
Drive chain excessively loose 263
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 230
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BG08 AYM is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125 in Yellow with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 13,350 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 Yzf R125 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG08 AYM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R125 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG08 AYM registered?

BG08 AYM is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 14 June 2008.

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