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BP08 WMF

2008 Yamaha YBR125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

27,468 mi
Last recorded27,468 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha YBR12511,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 WMF
MakeYamaha
ModelYBR125
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 27,468 miles

Nearside Foot peg bent

Fail 27 Sep 2025 27,468 miles

Nearside Foot peg bent

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 26,559 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 26,559 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 25,232 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 25,227 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 23,510 miles

Rear Brake pivot worn, but not excessively main pedal pivot (1.1.15 (b))

clutch slightly stiff in operation

Fail 28 Aug 2022 23,504 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel spongy (1.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment excessive free play no more adjustment available (1.1.15 (f))

Throttle operating incorrectly excessive free play (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Footrest slightly loose both rider (6.2.12 (a))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front footrest rubbers missing

Rear Brake pivot worn, but not excessively main pedal pivot (1.1.15 (b))

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

clutch slightly stiff in operation

Pass 17 Sep 2021 22,583 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 22,583 miles

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

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2020 21,132 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 21,132 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 19,822 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 19,822 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2018 18,408 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 18,408 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 16,846 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 16,823 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 28 Aug 2016 14,998 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2016 14,996 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 14,286 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 14,286 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 13,462 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 13,462 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 12,648 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 12,648 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively tight (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 11,279 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 11,279 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 7,842 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YBR125?

Based on 59,396 MOT tests across 6,364 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
1,213
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
6,364
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,173
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 943
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 872
Drive chain excessively loose 854
Drive chain worn to excess 558
Full Yamaha YBR125 reliability report

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BP08 WMF is a 2008 Yamaha YBR125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha YBR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 11,545 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 YBR125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BP08 WMF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YBR125 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha YBR125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BP08 WMF registered?

BP08 WMF is a 2008 Yamaha YBR125, first registered on 13 August 2008.

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