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LB59 BWL

2010 Yamaha Yzf R125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

36,663 mi
Last recorded36,663 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Yamaha Yzf R12513,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB59 BWL
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 36,663 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2025 36,663 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 34,561 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 33,435 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

all lamps masked over so not tested. not to be used in restricted light

Fail 29 Mar 2023 33,435 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect dim headlamp with no obvious beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working When horn is pressed engine misfires and revs drop (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose excessively twisted brake line kinked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied fairing impeding brake operation (1.1.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick brake pad crumbling and delaminated (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 29,788 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 21 May 2019 29,788 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 21,322 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 21,318 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 18,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 28 Mar 2017 18,450 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Mar 2016 13,444 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 13,380 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 10,378 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 10,378 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 17,157 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 11,614 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 11,599 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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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LB59 BWL is a 2010 Yamaha Yzf R125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2010 Yamaha Yzf R125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 13,781 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 LB59 BWL, 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 16 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LB59 BWL is a 2010 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 27 January 2010.

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