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ET08 KKW

2008 Yamaha Yzf R125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R12513,350 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET08 KKW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026

Chain guard missing

Front Mudguard insecure

Nearside CHAIN ADJUSTER NOT ADJUSTED CORRECTLY

Fail 1 Apr 2025 29,556 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pillion seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2023
Pass 9 Jan 2017 26,803 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 26,803 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 22,625 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 15,441 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 15,441 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 15,484 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 15,478 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 8,105 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 8,105 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 4,345 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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ET08 KKW is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ET08 KKW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET08 KKW registered?

ET08 KKW is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 26 August 2008.

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The MOT history for ET08 KKW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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