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DN08 DCY

2008 Yamaha Yzf R125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

14,185 mi
Last recorded14,185 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R12513,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 DCY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 14,185 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 11,160 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 11,160 miles

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

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

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

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

OIL LEAK OFFSIDE

Pass 1 Mar 2024 10,936 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 10,780 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 10,228 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 9,586 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 8,665 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 8,665 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2018 7,922 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 7,142 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 6,449 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 4,788 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 3,224 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 1,511 miles

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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DN08 DCY is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DN08 DCY, 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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DN08 DCY is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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