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J25 LPB

2008 Yamaha Yzf R125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

30,610 mi
Last recorded30,610 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R12513,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ25 LPB
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 30,610 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 28,544 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 27,171 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 9 May 2023 27,171 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 23,602 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 23,602 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 21,971 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 21,971 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock (2.1.4 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 19,059 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 19,059 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 14,079 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 11,799 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 11,799 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 10,722 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 10,722 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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J25 LPB is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J25 LPB, 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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J25 LPB is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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