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EA08 WVV

2008 Yamaha YBR125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

161 mi
Last recorded161 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha YBR12511,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 WVV
MakeYamaha
ModelYBR125
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 161 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 157 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 22,776 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 22,755 miles

Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 18,959 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced dip (4.1.4 (a))

Front tyre perished

Fail 3 Apr 2023 18,959 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced dip (4.1.4 (a))

Front tyre perished

Pass 8 Apr 2022 12,605 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 12,604 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 9,910 miles

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 9,910 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 17,330 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 17,299 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 11,146 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 250 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 28,278 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 24,394 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 21,216 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 18,506 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 15,920 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 11,438 miles

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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EA08 WVV is a 2008 Yamaha YBR125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EA08 WVV, 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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EA08 WVV is a 2008 Yamaha YBR125, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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