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LJ08 PZM

2008 Yamaha Yzf R125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,776 mi
Last recorded13,776 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R12513,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 PZM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 13,776 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 13,776 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 11,469 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 11,469 miles

Handlebar restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 9,931 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 9,931 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 8,901 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 8,901 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 10,326 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2015 8,888 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 13,903 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 5,324 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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LJ08 PZM is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LJ08 PZM, 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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LJ08 PZM is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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