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LO08 HCU

2008 Yamaha Yp 125 R-xmax

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,826 mi
Last recorded17,826 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yp 125 R-xmax12,583 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 HCU
MakeYamaha
ModelYp 125 R-xmax
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 17,826 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 17,826 miles

Rear Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 16,482 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 16,479 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 13,819 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 11,326 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 8,691 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 19,713 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 9,656 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 5,486 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 4,582 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 89 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 22,461 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 18,874 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 13,277 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 11,171 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 11,171 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 7,994 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yp 125 R-xmax?

Based on 7,246 MOT tests across 915 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
2,253
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
915
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 245
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 128
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 84
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 57
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 52
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LO08 HCU is a 2008 Yamaha Yp 125 R-xmax in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Yp 125 R-xmax models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 12,583 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yp 125 R-xmax fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LO08 HCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yp 125 R-xmax typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha Yp 125 R-xmax is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LO08 HCU registered?

LO08 HCU is a 2008 Yamaha Yp 125 R-xmax, first registered on 14 June 2008.

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