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FV08 KLX

2008 Yamaha Yzf R125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

28,569 mi
Last recorded28,569 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R12513,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 KLX
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 28,569 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 27,687 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2022 27,687 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 26,458 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 26,454 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Footrest missing broken (6.2.12 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements small (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Lower indicator lamp not working

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear tyre perished in wall

Pass 31 May 2019 24,581 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2019 24,580 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.4 (e))

Pass 2 May 2018 22,841 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 22,820 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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)

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 18,405 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 18,405 miles

Direction indicator not working n/s (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2015 16,841 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 16,841 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 11,981 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 11,980 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 8,350 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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FV08 KLX is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FV08 KLX, 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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FV08 KLX is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 8 June 2008.

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