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LB08 WTT

2008 Yamaha Yzf R125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,296 mi
Last recorded6,296 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R12513,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 WTT
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 6,296 miles

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

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose Front mounting bolt missing (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced LED lamp deteriorated (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced LED lamp deteriorated (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 3,763 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 2,954 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 40,886 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2022 40,876 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 37,149 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 37,147 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 35,425 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 35,378 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 35,220 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 35,220 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Footrest missing rear pegs missing seat cowl fitted so not required (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 28,300 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 20,893 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 19,139 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 19,139 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 17,046 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 15,588 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 15,581 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

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 WTT is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WTT, 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 WTT is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 5 July 2008.

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