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GU58 XSE

2008 Yamaha Yzf R125

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

28,366 mi
Last recorded28,366 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R12513,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 XSE
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 28,366 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 28,366 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 28,017 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 28,017 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 26,686 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 25,180 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 25,180 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 24,498 miles

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

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

after market silencer fitted.

Fail 31 Jul 2019 24,498 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

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

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

after market silencer fitted.

Pass 21 Jul 2018 18,563 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 17,822 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2017 17,822 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 May 2016 16,654 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. fork tube (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. fork tube (2.3.1)

Offside Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

small cracks appearing in the side walls of the front tyre

the exhaust system is making contact with the swing arm, this has worn the swing arm slightly

unable to see large areas of the frame due to the body work

unable to see the front sprocket, but suspect it is worn, as is the drive chain.

Fail 21 May 2016 16,627 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. fork tube (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. fork tube (2.3.1)

Offside Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

small cracks appearing in the side walls of the front tyre

the exhaust system is making contact with the swing arm, this has worn the swing arm slightly

unable to see large areas of the frame due to the body work

unable to see the front sprocket, but suspect it is worn, as is the drive chain.

Pass 27 May 2015 14,711 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 14,026 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 13,403 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

off side riders peg broken

Pass 5 Jan 2012 10,347 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 10,347 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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GU58 XSE is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GU58 XSE, 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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GU58 XSE is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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