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L26 BOY

2008 Yamaha Yzf R125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

26,259 mi
Last recorded26,259 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R12513,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL26 BOY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 26,259 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 25,151 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 25,151 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 20,725 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 20,633 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2022 16,583 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel cap not locking correctly

Number plate broken

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

Pass 12 May 2021 13,001 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

No rear seat at time of test

Number plate in poor condition

Fail 11 May 2021 12,999 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Number plate in poor condition

Pass 12 May 2020 9,576 miles

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

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

Front of bike fairing insecure

Fail 12 May 2020 9,576 miles

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

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

Front of bike fairing insecure

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 6,120 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 3,020 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 466 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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L26 BOY is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L26 BOY, 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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L26 BOY is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 16 December 2008.

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