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KX08 GWU

2008 Yamaha XT 125 R

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Yamaha XT 125 R6,024 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX08 GWU
MakeYamaha
ModelXT 125 R
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024
Pass 11 Oct 2023
Fail 10 Oct 2023

Central Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 3,730 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 3,725 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2016
Pass 9 Jul 2015
Pass 14 Sep 2012

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 7 Sep 2012

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 May 2011 9,334 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 9,334 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT 125 R?

Based on 4,195 MOT tests across 557 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
1,419
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
557
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 165
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 143
reflector on motorcycle missing 121
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 116
Direction indicator incorrect colour 106
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KX08 GWU is a 2008 Yamaha XT 125 R in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha XT 125 R models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 6,024 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 XT 125 R fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 165 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KX08 GWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT 125 R typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha XT 125 R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KX08 GWU registered?

KX08 GWU is a 2008 Yamaha XT 125 R, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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