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LB08 FDU

2008 Yamaha Yzf R125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

23,102 mi
Last recorded23,102 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R12513,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 FDU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2026 23,102 miles

Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning all indicators have 3 led's only 1 led per indicator functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 20,236 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy scorpion silencer (e4) (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 16,881 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 16,780 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 16,776 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

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

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 16,083 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2018 16,083 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 15,699 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 15,690 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front Indicator lense broken

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

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 14,152 miles

rear brake binding slightly.

Fail 9 Jun 2016 14,152 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

rear brake binding slightly.

Fail 7 Mar 2013 9,769 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 9,769 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 4,375 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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LB08 FDU 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 57.1%.

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 LB08 FDU, 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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LB08 FDU is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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