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MT09 ERX

2009 Yamaha Yzf R125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

32,084 mi
Last recorded32,084 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Yzf R12513,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT09 ERX
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 32,084 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 29,794 miles

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

Central Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 28,215 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 25,992 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2020 22,786 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Fail 13 May 2020 22,786 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2016 20,888 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

fairing panel insecure

Pass 24 Aug 2015 17,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 22 Aug 2015 17,156 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low topped up to correct level (3.2.B1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 13,909 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2014 13,909 miles

Nearside Lower Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Nearside Upper Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Offside Lower Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 11,677 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 11,677 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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MT09 ERX is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2009 Yamaha Yzf R125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 13,704 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 MT09 ERX, 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 17 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MT09 ERX is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 9 July 2009.

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