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CV08 EBJ

2008 Yamaha Ybr 125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

17,470 mi
Last recorded17,470 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Ybr 12511,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 EBJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYbr 125
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 17,470 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 16,223 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 14,872 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 13,907 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 13,907 miles

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced swing arm broken in half (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible tape covering letters (0.1 (b))

Front Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected handle bars bent pointing to left (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured swing arm broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 12,723 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 12,723 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 11,925 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 10,141 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Stearing

Pass 6 Jan 2018 9,772 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 9,772 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Front and Rear Tyre Under Inflaited

Pass 11 Jan 2017 9,235 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 8,638 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 8,073 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 8,073 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Front and Rear Tyres flat

Pass 3 Jan 2014 7,613 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 6,411 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 6,411 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 5,864 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Ybr 125?

Based on 66,947 MOT tests across 7,734 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,283
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
7,734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,321
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 914
Drive chain excessively loose 837
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 744
Drive chain worn to excess 596
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CV08 EBJ is a 2008 Yamaha Ybr 125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Ybr 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 11,711 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 Ybr 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,321 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CV08 EBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Ybr 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha Ybr 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV08 EBJ registered?

CV08 EBJ is a 2008 Yamaha Ybr 125, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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