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LC09 VKW

2009 Yamaha Yzf R125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

21,726 mi
Last recorded21,726 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Yzf R12513,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 VKW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 21,726 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 34,749 miles

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

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

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Oct 2024 20,245 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 18,454 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 16,292 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2021 16,292 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 9,331 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 9,331 miles

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

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

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 5,891 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 5,847 miles

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

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

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 3,340 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 2,580 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 2,550 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 2,530 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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LC09 VKW is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 LC09 VKW, 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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LC09 VKW is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 4 June 2009.

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