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DS08 AMK

2008 Yamaha YBR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

23,256 mi
Last recorded23,256 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha YBR12511,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 AMK
MakeYamaha
ModelYBR125
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 23,256 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 23,236 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 22,925 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 21,856 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cylinder head joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 21,856 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted fitted backwards. (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested due to low beam not working. (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure no securing bolts fitted. (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cylinder head joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 20,543 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 20,304 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 20,210 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 17,019 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 17,019 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 15,233 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 14,911 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 13,990 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 13,990 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 12,488 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 12,460 miles

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

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha YBR125?

Based on 59,396 MOT tests across 6,364 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
1,213
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
6,364
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,173
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 943
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 872
Drive chain excessively loose 854
Drive chain worn to excess 558
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DS08 AMK is a 2008 Yamaha YBR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha YBR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 11,545 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 YBR125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS08 AMK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YBR125 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha YBR125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DS08 AMK is a 2008 Yamaha YBR125, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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