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LG59 XXC

2009 Yamaha Yzf R125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

43,244 mi
Last recorded43,244 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Yzf R12513,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 XXC
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 43,244 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 42,217 miles

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

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

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

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

advise mirrors not fitted at time of test.

Fail 15 Aug 2025 42,185 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))

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

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

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

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

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

advise mirrors not fitted at time of test.

Pass 6 Aug 2024 35,317 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

mudguard broken

Fail 3 Aug 2024 35,317 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

mudguard broken

Pass 8 Aug 2023 33,787 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 33,183 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 30,963 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 30,939 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Stop lamp not working front lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 27,357 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 21,054 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 19,919 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 16,963 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 16,963 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 14,568 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2012 14,568 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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LG59 XXC is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LG59 XXC, 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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LG59 XXC is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 5 September 2009.

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