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LA08 DWP

2008 Yamaha Yzf R125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,503 mi
Last recorded26,503 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R12513,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 DWP
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 26,503 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 25,166 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 22,816 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 22,808 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2019 18,387 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 18,382 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2017 12,925 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 12,839 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride split link facing wrong direction (6.2.1h)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2016 4,400 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 4,384 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 4,383 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2012
Pass 16 Sep 2011 1,542 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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LA08 DWP is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DWP, 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 DWP registered?

LA08 DWP is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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