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EJ08 YKL

2008 Yamaha Yzf R125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,400 mi
Last recorded23,400 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R12513,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 YKL
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 23,400 miles

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

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

Rear tyre sidewalls slightly perished.

Fail 1 May 2025 23,400 miles

Footrest missing both rear (6.2.12 (a))

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

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

Rear tyre sidewalls slightly perished.

Pass 15 Jan 2022 20,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play sprocket bearing worn (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 10,063 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 10,063 miles

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

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 6,429 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 4,843 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 45 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 38 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 37 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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EJ08 YKL is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJ08 YKL, 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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EJ08 YKL is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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