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DA08 TLU

2008 Yamaha Yzf R125

Yellow Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

26,837 mi
Last recorded26,837 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R12513,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 TLU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 26,837 miles

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

O/S Switch gear Slightly Loose

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2026 26,837 miles

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

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

O/S Switch gear Slightly Loose

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2026 26,813 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front brake hose insecure

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 19,444 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 19,438 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 19,438 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2023 19,416 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 19,416 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 19,329 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2021 19,329 miles

Front Stop lamp not working brake light switch faulty (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 18,623 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 18,623 miles

Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2014 16,200 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 14,375 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 14,375 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 13,517 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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DA08 TLU is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125 in Yellow with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DA08 TLU, 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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DA08 TLU is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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