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HW08 AUY

2008 Yamaha Yzf R125

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

29,692 mi
Last recorded29,692 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R12513,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW08 AUY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 29,692 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2025 29,692 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 29,692 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected Rear brake pedal sticking on (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Worn, Rusty and has a tight spot (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy NOTCHY (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 29,634 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 28,414 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 27,540 miles

Both tyre valves starting to perish.

Pass 11 May 2017 27,154 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 26,459 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low rear (3.2.B1d)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

number plate cracked

Pass 22 Apr 2015 25,460 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 23,790 miles

Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 23,790 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 23,790 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

adives clutch lever pivot excesively worn and has excesive movement

Pass 20 Jul 2011 19,034 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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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HW08 AUY is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HW08 AUY, 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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HW08 AUY is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 21 June 2008.

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