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BJ04 AVA

2008 Yamaha Yzf R125

White Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,441 mi
Last recorded32,441 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R12513,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 AVA
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 32,441 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 53,179 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 53,179 miles

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

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 51,560 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 46,332 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2022 46,332 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 46,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 45,119 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 45,119 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 43,765 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 43,765 miles

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

Front Steering operation impeded by a fairing (2.1.4 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 41,141 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 40,974 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 34,090 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 34,090 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Registration plate incorrect to small (6.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 31,677 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 27,896 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 23,438 miles

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

Inner Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Inner Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 19,850 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2011 19,767 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2010 15,328 miles

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
Full Yamaha Yzf R125 reliability report

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BJ04 AVA is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125 in White with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ04 AVA, 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.

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BJ04 AVA is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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