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FM08 JWX

2008 Yamaha Yzf R125

Multi-colour Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

23,395 mi
Last recorded23,395 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R12513,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 JWX
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2008
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 23,395 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 22,893 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 19,477 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 23,170 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 23,158 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 23,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 21,143 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2015 21,143 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly bent (2.3.1)

Front suspension assembly slightly bent (2.3.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2014

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

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 12,012 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 12,012 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 9,203 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
Full Yamaha Yzf R125 reliability report

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FM08 JWX is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125 in Multi-colour with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 FM08 JWX, 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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FM08 JWX is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 4 August 2008.

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