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NK08 BPX

2008 Yamaha Yzf R125

Yellow Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

21,401 mi
Last recorded21,401 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R12513,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK08 BPX
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 21,401 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 16,006 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

various fairing bolts missing

Fail 4 Mar 2025 16,000 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal hitting fairing panel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

various fairing bolts missing

Pass 8 Mar 2024 14,353 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 13,321 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 7,526 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 3,344 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 3,278 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 2,853 miles

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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NK08 BPX is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125 in Yellow with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NK08 BPX, 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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NK08 BPX is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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