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FV58 FVO

2008 Yamaha Yzf R125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

22,280 mi
Last recorded22,280 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R12513,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV58 FVO
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 22,280 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Chain guard missing ()

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 22,269 miles

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

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail has stiff links in chain not running freely (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Chain guard missing ()

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 21,186 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 21,186 miles

Front Stop lamp not working front brake light switch not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Wheel fixing loose (multiple fixings) (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure loose (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Rear Nail in tyre ()

fairing panels insecure

Pass 6 Jul 2023 21,186 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 3 Jul 2023 21,186 miles

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

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

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

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 30 Jun 2022 21,186 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 21,186 miles

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 20,902 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 20,902 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 20,075 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 20,075 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 19,732 miles

fairing cracked

Pass 26 Apr 2017 18,700 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 18,700 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 16,710 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 12,468 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 8,905 miles

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

Slight play in rear suspension

Pass 13 Sep 2012 5,175 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 4,307 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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FV58 FVO is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FV58 FVO, 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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FV58 FVO is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 1 December 2008.

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