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LB08 AFY

2008 Yamaha 125

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

52,876 mi
Last recorded52,876 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 AFY
MakeYamaha
Model125
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 52,876 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 51,343 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 50,453 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 49,455 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 49,428 miles

Brake rod insecure rear brake drum control rod missing locking pin (1.1.15 (c))

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar left hand (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 44,196 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 44,187 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 44,187 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 40,624 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 37,906 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 13 Jul 2016 36,503 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre unevenly worn (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2016 36,503 miles

Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play rear swinging arm has excessive free-play (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre unevenly worn (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2014 36,143 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 34,282 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 30,610 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 27,377 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha 125?

Based on 827 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
1,081
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 18
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 13
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 11
reflector on motorcycle missing 10
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LB08 AFY is a 2008 Yamaha 125 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

The most common reason a Yamaha 125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB08 AFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha 125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LB08 AFY is a 2008 Yamaha 125, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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