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LA08 CXC

2008 Yamaha Yzf R125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

30,961 mi
Last recorded30,961 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R12513,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 CXC
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 30,961 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 30,961 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pillion seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 41,255 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 41,246 miles

Offside Lower Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear tyre under inflated

Pass 16 Oct 2014 22,187 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 20,147 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 20,147 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 16,058 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 14,081 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 14,081 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 1,079 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 1,079 miles

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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LA08 CXC is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LA08 CXC, 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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What year was LA08 CXC registered?

LA08 CXC is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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