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BT57 LXW

2007 Yamaha YBR125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

20,249 mi
Last recorded20,249 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Yamaha YBR12511,437 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 LXW
MakeYamaha
ModelYBR125
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 20,249 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 19,969 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 19,969 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 19,912 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2023 19,906 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 19,707 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2022 19,706 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 18,890 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 18,890 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 18,223 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2020 18,222 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2020 17,492 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 17,492 miles

Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Handlebar mounting so insecure that steering is adversely affected (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2018 16,811 miles

Offside Front brake disc has slight scoring

Pass 5 Dec 2017 15,943 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 15,307 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 14,424 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 14,382 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 14,380 miles

Front position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 14,094 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 14,094 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 14,075 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 14,075 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 13,566 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 11,568 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 11,565 miles

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 9,282 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 9,282 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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
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BT57 LXW is a 2007 Yamaha YBR125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 2007 Yamaha YBR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 11,437 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 BT57 LXW, 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 19 years old, this Yamaha YBR125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BT57 LXW is a 2007 Yamaha YBR125, first registered on 27 December 2007.

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