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LJ05 KYG

2005 Yamaha Ybr 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

37,821 mi
Last recorded37,821 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Ybr 12512,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 KYG
MakeYamaha
ModelYbr 125
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 37,821 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 37,792 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose Cush drive rubbers worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2024 37,787 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose Cush drive rubbers worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 36,575 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2022 36,575 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up sprocket carrier (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 35,041 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 35,038 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 18,266 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 14,490 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 14,490 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Fail 18 Apr 2015 14,315 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 14,315 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 20,248 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 19,038 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 6,973 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 6,968 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Ybr 125?

Based on 66,947 MOT tests across 7,734 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,283
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
7,734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,321
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 914
Drive chain excessively loose 837
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 744
Drive chain worn to excess 596
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LJ05 KYG is a 2005 Yamaha Ybr 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha Ybr 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 12,126 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 Ybr 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,321 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ05 KYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Ybr 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha Ybr 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ05 KYG is a 2005 Yamaha Ybr 125, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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