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BT08 EFB

2008 Yamaha Yp 125 R-xmax

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

6,388 mi
Last recorded6,388 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yp 125 R-xmax12,583 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 EFB
MakeYamaha
ModelYp 125 R-xmax
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 6,388 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2024 3,530 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 1,413 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 25,602 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 23,900 miles

Rear Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 22,157 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 22,157 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 18,297 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 16,500 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 13,404 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 10,031 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 9,995 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 8,795 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 8,795 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Nail in the rear tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2013 8,788 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 3 Aug 2013 8,782 miles

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

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 8,635 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yp 125 R-xmax?

Based on 7,246 MOT tests across 915 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
2,253
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
915
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 245
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 128
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 84
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 57
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 52
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BT08 EFB is a 2008 Yamaha Yp 125 R-xmax in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Yp 125 R-xmax models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 12,583 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 Yp 125 R-xmax fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT08 EFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yp 125 R-xmax typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha Yp 125 R-xmax is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BT08 EFB is a 2008 Yamaha Yp 125 R-xmax, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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