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EA08 VLG

2008 Yamaha Yzf R125

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

24,670 mi
Last recorded24,670 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R12513,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 VLG
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 24,670 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 21,038 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 17,465 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 14,448 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 14,448 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 11,947 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 11,945 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 7,741 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 3,894 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 3,623 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 May 2012 3,623 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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EA08 VLG is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EA08 VLG, 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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EA08 VLG is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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