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CE08 BUU

2008 Yamaha YBR125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

17,522 mi
Last recorded17,522 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Yamaha YBR12511,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 BUU
MakeYamaha
ModelYBR125
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 17,522 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 16,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 16,661 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 16,159 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 15,462 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 13,007 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 11,341 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 11,286 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 11,286 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 10,225 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 to 1mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2015 10,225 miles

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly throttle loose on handlebars (6.2.1f)

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play rear swing arm bushes worn (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 to 1mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2014 9,507 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 9,507 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 May 2013 8,668 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 21 Mar 2012 7,183 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 7,183 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 6,043 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 6,043 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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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CE08 BUU is a 2008 Yamaha YBR125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha YBR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 11,545 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 CE08 BUU, 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 18 years old, this Yamaha YBR125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CE08 BUU is a 2008 Yamaha YBR125, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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