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DS08 NVU

2008 Yamaha YBR125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

22,564 mi
Last recorded22,564 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Yamaha YBR12511,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 NVU
MakeYamaha
ModelYBR125
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 22,564 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 22,555 miles

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake lever slightly damaged

Oil on rear tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2018 21,685 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Chain slightly corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2018 21,683 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Chain slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2017 20,155 miles

Clutch cable

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 18,548 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 18,547 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))

Pass 18 Jun 2015 16,331 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

offside mirror glass missing

Fail 17 Jun 2015 16,331 miles

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

offside mirror glass missing

Pass 21 May 2014 14,512 miles

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

offside foot peg bent slightly

slight cracking to fuel cap seal

Pass 28 Sep 2013 13,869 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 12,949 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Play in swingarm bushs.

Pass 19 Jul 2011 10,958 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 10,883 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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 NVU is a 2008 Yamaha YBR125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NVU, 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 NVU is a 2008 Yamaha YBR125, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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