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LW08 MWG

2008 Yamaha Yzf R125

Yellow Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

53,162 mi
Last recorded53,162 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R12513,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW08 MWG
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 53,162 miles

Nearside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 49,225 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2024 49,225 miles

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 45,349 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 42,382 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2022 42,382 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 38,545 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2021 38,545 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 35,054 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 29,595 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 23,210 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2018 23,210 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2017 15,617 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

engine oil level not on dip stick

Pass 28 May 2016 9,140 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

oil level not showing on the dip stick

Pass 11 Jun 2015 8,321 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 8,321 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 May 2014 8,029 miles

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

Rear 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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LW08 MWG is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125 in Yellow with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LW08 MWG, 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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LW08 MWG is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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