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KO08 UEY

2008 Yamaha Yzf R125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

22,174 mi
Last recorded22,174 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R12513,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 UEY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 22,174 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread letters and plate appear small ,plate delaminating (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 21,467 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute x4 (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2022 21,467 miles

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

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute x4 (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 May 2021 21,441 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 21,027 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 19,265 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 19,265 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 17,544 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 16,762 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 16,759 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 13,151 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 13,119 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 11,786 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 9,054 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 9,054 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 4,546 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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KO08 UEY is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KO08 UEY, 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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KO08 UEY is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 20 August 2008.

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