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BK08 WOV

2008 Yamaha Yzf R125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,758 mi
Last recorded16,758 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R12513,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 WOV
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 16,758 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 10,241 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 10,241 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 8,207 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 8,207 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 8,204 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 1,495 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2014 11,508 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 7,605 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 7,605 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
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BK08 WOV is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BK08 WOV, 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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What year was BK08 WOV registered?

BK08 WOV is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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