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LB09 SFZ

2009 Yamaha Yzf R125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,752 mi
Last recorded42,752 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Yzf R12513,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB09 SFZ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 42,752 miles

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

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 42,743 miles

Offside Handlebar retaining device missing (2.2.1 (b) (i))

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))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 38,126 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2017 35,813 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 6 May 2017 35,813 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 33,151 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 30,698 miles

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 18,075 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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LB09 SFZ is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Yamaha Yzf R125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 13,704 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LB09 SFZ, 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 17 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LB09 SFZ is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 18 July 2009.

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