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EK08 LNF

2008 Yamaha Yzf R125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

8,571 mi
Last recorded8,571 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R12513,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 LNF
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 8,571 miles

Exhaust noisy

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front fairing slightly loose

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

Slight rear brake vibration noted

Fail 25 Feb 2026 8,571 miles

Exhaust noisy

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front fairing slightly loose

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

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

Slight rear brake vibration noted

Pass 21 Feb 2025 5,293 miles

Exhaust noisy

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

Rear number plate loose

Pass 22 Feb 2024 4,093 miles

Exhaust system noisey

Rear tyre tread stepped

Pass 26 Sep 2022 3,105 miles

Exhaust system noisy

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 1,819 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2020 838 miles

Beam pattern poor

Pass 6 Feb 2018 10,321 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 10,321 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 18,470 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 18,467 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 16,795 miles

Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 15,067 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 15,067 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 11,685 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 31 May 2011 8,673 miles

Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 31 May 2011 8,673 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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EK08 LNF is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EK08 LNF, 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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EK08 LNF is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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