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EX59 YYK

2009 Yamaha Ybr 125 Custom

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

19,074 mi
Last recorded19,074 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Ybr 125 Custom8,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX59 YYK
MakeYamaha
ModelYbr 125 Custom
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 19,074 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 19,074 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 18,963 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 18,963 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 14,227 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 14,227 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 21,509 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 21,205 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 16,208 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 16,208 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 12,187 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 12,144 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

off side footrest rubber missing

Pass 13 Nov 2015 10,020 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 10,020 miles

Front Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 9,359 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 6,476 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 6,476 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 8 Oct 2012 2,870 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha Ybr 125 Custom?

Based on 10,604 MOT tests across 1,257 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
842
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
1,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 128
Drive chain excessively loose 116
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 99
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 92
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 78
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EX59 YYK is a 2009 Yamaha Ybr 125 Custom in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2009 Yamaha Ybr 125 Custom models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 8,550 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 Ybr 125 Custom fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 128 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EX59 YYK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Ybr 125 Custom typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Yamaha Ybr 125 Custom is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EX59 YYK is a 2009 Yamaha Ybr 125 Custom, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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