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LK08 RUO

2008 Yamaha Yzf R125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

35,691 mi
Last recorded35,691 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R12513,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK08 RUO
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 35,691 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively cush drive rubbers (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement monoshock linkage pivots (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2026 35,690 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively cush drive rubbers (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement monoshock linkage pivots (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyre has cracking to sidewalls

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2025 34,953 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 73,686 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2024 73,686 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 69,338 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2023 69,338 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2022 64,678 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 58,224 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 51,659 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 44,424 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 7,073 miles

front brake binding slightly

rear tyre perished

Fail 8 Aug 2017 7,073 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

front brake binding slightly

rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Apr 2014 7,053 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 7,053 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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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LK08 RUO is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125 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 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 LK08 RUO, 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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LK08 RUO is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 13 August 2008.

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