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CP08 HCZ

2008 Yamaha Yzf R125

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

26,003 mi
Last recorded26,003 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R12513,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 HCZ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 26,003 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 42,658 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 38,876 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 38,876 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 38,875 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering operation impeded by a fairing (2.1.4 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

wiring loom loose

Pass 3 Jul 2021 37,909 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 35,843 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Foot rest no movement, locked position

Offside Front Throttle cable catching clocks on lock to lock

Offside foot rest no movement, locked position

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 35,735 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 35,734 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hidd fitted on dip beam (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Brake caliper insecure caliper worn and slide rubber missing causing caliper to bind on (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced flickering (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front clutch pivot worn

Offside Rear brake pedal bent but operable

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

Rear number plate cracked but secure

Pass 16 Aug 2017 29,212 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 29,212 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute both sides (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 17,196 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 17 Aug 2016 17,196 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 11 Aug 2015 12,724 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 12,724 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 11,019 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 9,806 miles

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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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CP08 HCZ is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CP08 HCZ, 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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CP08 HCZ is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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