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FJ59 BNZ

2009 Yamaha Yzf R125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

52,736 mi
Last recorded52,736 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Yzf R12513,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 BNZ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 52,736 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 52,545 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2024 52,545 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 50,675 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 50,675 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 48,063 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 48,042 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Drive chain sprocket so loose it is likely to fail chain locking adjuster nuts loose both sides (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 44,036 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 44,030 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 37,839 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 37,838 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2017 36,777 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 36,760 miles

Central Lower Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system missing baffle missing (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2016 36,746 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 May 2015 32,641 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 32,640 miles

Front Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 23,767 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 19,666 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 19,468 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

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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FJ59 BNZ is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 2009 Yamaha Yzf R125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 13,704 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 FJ59 BNZ, 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 17 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FJ59 BNZ is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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