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BG08 TLX

2008 Yamaha Ybr 125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,336 mi
Last recorded26,336 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Ybr 12511,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 TLX
MakeYamaha
ModelYbr 125
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 26,336 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 May 2024 24,707 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 24,452 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 24,450 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2016 19,960 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 19,898 miles

Engine hunting high and low, rough running, revs excessive high.

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 4 Mar 2015 19,895 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Engine hunting high and low, rough running, revs excessive high.

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 18,513 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 13,750 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 11,251 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 4,977 miles

Clutch lever pivot worn

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear mudguard partially loose

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 4,977 miles

Clutch lever pivot worn

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear mudguard partially loose

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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BG08 TLX is a 2008 Yamaha Ybr 125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG08 TLX, 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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BG08 TLX is a 2008 Yamaha Ybr 125, first registered on 3 May 2008.

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