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NC08 MWO

2008 Yamaha Yzf R125

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

13,359 mi
Last recorded13,359 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R12513,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC08 MWO
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 13,359 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front incorrect footrest fitted

Nearside switch gear loose

Offside Front footrest bent

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned on number plate slightly covering bottom of letters (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

dash damaged

pass light not working

pillion footrests removed

rear pillion seat removed

Fail 25 Mar 2026 13,359 miles

Footrest missing both rears missing (6.2.12 (a))

Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn swing arm mount bearings /bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front brake hose hitting bodywork on r/h lock

Nearside Front incorrect footrest fitted

Nearside switch gear loose

Offside Front footrest bent

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned on number plate slightly covering bottom of letters (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

dash damaged

pass light not working

throttle cable twisted

Pass 23 Jan 2025 17,605 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 17,605 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 17,542 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 17,542 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 4 May 2016 13,374 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 816 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 810 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 12,778 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Number plate light not working, possibly blown bulb.

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front brake binding slightly but not enough to show up on roller brake test only when trying to spin the front wheel by hand with wheel raised off the floor.

Fail 3 Oct 2012 12,778 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Number plate light not working, possibly blown bulb.

Offside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front brake binding slightly but not enough to show up on roller brake test only when trying to spin the front wheel by hand with wheel raised off the floor.

Pass 29 Sep 2011 6,146 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 28 Sep 2011 6,146 miles

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

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

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(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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NC08 MWO is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NC08 MWO, 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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NC08 MWO is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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