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FJ08 YCL

2008 Yamaha Yzf R125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

42,728 mi
Last recorded42,728 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R12513,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 YCL
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 42,728 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Apr 2026 42,725 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Leaking onto brakes (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 38,234 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 33,419 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 26,903 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 26,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 21,422 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 19,256 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 18,756 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 12,080 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 12,080 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 5,886 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 3,204 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 1,947 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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FJ08 YCL is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 FJ08 YCL, 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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FJ08 YCL is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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