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G496 VBJ

1989 Yamaha 125

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

18,334 mi
Last recorded18,334 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG496 VBJ
MakeYamaha
Model125
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 18,334 miles

slight crazing on front tyre.

Pass 2 Apr 2024 18,182 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 17,920 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 15,444 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 6,383 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 6,378 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 23 Aug 2014 6,006 miles

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 6,006 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 17,930 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Offside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2010 17,918 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Offside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 13,457 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha 125?

Based on 827 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
1,081
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 18
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 13
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 11
reflector on motorcycle missing 10
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G496 VBJ is a 1989 Yamaha 125 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

The most common reason a Yamaha 125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G496 VBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 37 years old, this Yamaha 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G496 VBJ is a 1989 Yamaha 125, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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