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C495 WBY

1986 Yamaha 125

Red Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

24,867 mi
Last recorded24,867 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC495 WBY
MakeYamaha
Model125
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 24,867 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 24,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 24,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 24,836 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 24,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 24,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 24,800 miles

Front shock absorbers gaitors split

Offside Rear indicator held with cable ties

Pass 20 Mar 2019 24,778 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 24,602 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 23,853 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 23,106 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 23,084 miles

Rear Wheel corroded significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

number plate deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2015 22,276 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 21,336 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 20,623 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 19,946 miles

front tyre wearing low and starting to perish

Pass 10 May 2011 19,267 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 18,674 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 17,771 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 17,714 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 16,774 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha 125?

Based on 827 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
1,081
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 18
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 13
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 11
reflector on motorcycle missing 10
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C495 WBY is a 1986 Yamaha 125 in Red with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

The most common reason a Yamaha 125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C495 WBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 40 years old, this Yamaha 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C495 WBY registered?

C495 WBY is a 1986 Yamaha 125, first registered on 30 May 1986.

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