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FJ08 ZNU

2008 Yamaha XT125

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Yamaha XT1255,064 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 ZNU
MakeYamaha
ModelXT125
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 2,837 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 2,837 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 24,440 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 3,726 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 3,724 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 3,724 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 22,000 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 22,000 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 20,298 miles

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

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 3 Oct 2014

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Oct 2013 13,998 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 11,845 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 11,796 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 3,726 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT125?

Based on 8,623 MOT tests across 1,209 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
1,266
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
1,209
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 336
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 312
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 279
Direction indicator incorrect colour 234
reflector on motorcycle missing 231
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FJ08 ZNU is a 2008 Yamaha XT125 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha XT125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 5,064 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 XT125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 336 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ08 ZNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT125 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha XT125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FJ08 ZNU is a 2008 Yamaha XT125, first registered on 11 August 2008.

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