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LG08 UBT

2008 Yamaha Yzf R125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,534 mi
Last recorded15,534 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R12513,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 UBT
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 15,534 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 15,519 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

tyre pressures low

Pass 2 Dec 2022 12,095 miles

slight play detected in front suspension

Fail 2 Dec 2022 12,095 miles

Stop lamp not working control 1 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight play detected in front suspension

Pass 19 Nov 2020 10,646 miles

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

silencer fitment close to swinging arm

Pass 19 May 2018 8,769 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2017 6,562 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

rear seat missing

Fail 11 May 2017 6,547 miles

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

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 4,806 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 3,437 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 2,714 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 904 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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LG08 UBT is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 LG08 UBT, 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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What year was LG08 UBT registered?

LG08 UBT is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 21 June 2008.

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