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L31 AEW

2016 Yamaha YBR125

Orange Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

30,605 mi
Last recorded30,605 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Yamaha YBR12510,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL31 AEW
MakeYamaha
ModelYBR125
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 30,605 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 30,595 miles

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x 3 places (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 5,444 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 23,021 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 28,994 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 28,994 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 22,778 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 28,218 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 28,218 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 22,352 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 26,260 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 22,034 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 22,034 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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Pass 6 Mar 2021 20,619 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 12,469 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2016 12,321 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 11,380 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 8,025 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 4,743 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YBR125?

Based on 59,396 MOT tests across 6,364 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
1,213
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
6,364
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,173
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 943
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 872
Drive chain excessively loose 854
Drive chain worn to excess 558
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L31 AEW is a 2016 Yamaha YBR125 in Orange with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2016 Yamaha YBR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 10,198 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 YBR125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L31 AEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YBR125 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 10 years old, this Yamaha YBR125 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L31 AEW registered?

L31 AEW is a 2016 Yamaha YBR125, first registered on 17 August 2016.

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