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FJ55 BYP

2005 Yamaha Ybr 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Yamaha Ybr 12512,126 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 BYP
MakeYamaha
ModelYbr 125
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025

Front Front tyre side wall perished

Fail 20 Mar 2025

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Clock console insecure and likely to be come detached

Pass 1 Aug 2023 3,656 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 May 2021 5 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 May 2021 5 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Central Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure R clip missing from brake tye arm (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 2,422 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 729 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 13,821 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 12,384 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 5,027 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 5,027 miles

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 13,768 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front tyre starting to perrish

Fail 12 Jan 2012 13,768 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front tyre starting to perrish

Pass 8 Sep 2010 10,130 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 17,074 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 17,004 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 14,617 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Ybr 125?

Based on 66,947 MOT tests across 7,734 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,283
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
7,734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,321
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 914
Drive chain excessively loose 837
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 744
Drive chain worn to excess 596
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FJ55 BYP is a 2005 Yamaha Ybr 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha Ybr 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 12,126 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,321 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ55 BYP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Ybr 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha Ybr 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FJ55 BYP is a 2005 Yamaha Ybr 125, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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