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DN08 YHW

2008 Yamaha Yzf R125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,379 mi
Last recorded21,379 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R12513,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 YHW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 21,379 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged valve perishing front wheel (5.2.3 (j))

Headlamp lens slightly defective beam deflector fitted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in rear swingarm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 21,379 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged valve perishing front wheel (5.2.3 (j))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective beam deflector fitted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in rear swingarm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 16,475 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 16,218 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 16,218 miles

Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 May 2022 14,838 miles

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

Rear Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired caliper rubber (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2022 14,838 miles

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

Front Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired caliper rubber (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2014 12,653 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

clutcg lever bolt loose

left handle bar bent

Fail 17 Oct 2014 12,653 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Lower Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

clutcg lever bolt loose

left handle bar bent

Pass 5 Nov 2013 11,729 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 9,949 miles

rear number plate slight damage

Pass 26 Jul 2011 8,335 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Slight crack in number plate

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 YHW is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DN08 YHW, 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 YHW is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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