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OY09 XMU

2009 Yamaha Yzf R125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,034 mi
Last recorded18,034 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Yzf R12513,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY09 XMU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 18,034 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 16,295 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 16,256 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 13,229 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 11,154 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 8,252 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear brake fluid bit low.

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

Fail 16 Mar 2019

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear brake fluid bit low.

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 29,424 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 29,397 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 26,325 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear number plate cracked

Pass 4 Jan 2016 19,306 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 19,300 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 13,070 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 12,478 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 12,404 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 23 May 2012 10,191 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 21 May 2012 10,191 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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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OY09 XMU is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OY09 XMU, 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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OY09 XMU is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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