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BT08 MZP

2008 Yamaha XT 125 R

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Yamaha XT 125 R6,024 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 MZP
MakeYamaha
ModelXT 125 R
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026
Pass 30 May 2025
Pass 28 May 2024
Fail 24 May 2024

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 May 2023 17,373 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 17,366 miles

Floor brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre fouling another component (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

Front tyre showing signs of age slight cracking

Pass 3 Jul 2015 14,852 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Front tyre cracking

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Rear brake fluid low

Rear brake long travel

Pass 7 Aug 2014 14,769 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 14,769 miles

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 3,608 miles

front tyre perished

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT 125 R?

Based on 4,195 MOT tests across 557 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
1,419
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
557
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 165
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 143
reflector on motorcycle missing 121
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 116
Direction indicator incorrect colour 106
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BT08 MZP is a 2008 Yamaha XT 125 R in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha XT 125 R models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 6,024 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha XT 125 R fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 165 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT08 MZP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT 125 R typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha XT 125 R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BT08 MZP registered?

BT08 MZP is a 2008 Yamaha XT 125 R, first registered on 16 August 2008.

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