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BV08 OAM

2008 Yamaha Yzf R125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

16,416 mi
Last recorded16,416 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R12513,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 OAM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 16,416 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 14,360 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 13,714 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2023 13,703 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp not working from pedal (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 7,435 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 20,333 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 20,303 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 20,209 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 20,195 miles

Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock brake hose fouling (2.1.4 (c))

Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 19,346 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 31,125 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 14,553 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 10,622 miles

Clutch lever pivot slightly worn

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Lower fairing bolt not securing fairing.

Non standard exhaust fitted

Rear brake lever slightly hitting lower fairing when applied fully.

Pass 11 Nov 2011 7,355 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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BV08 OAM is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV08 OAM, 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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BV08 OAM is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 22 August 2008.

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