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PF08 AVL

2008 Yamaha Yzf R125

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

40,741 mi
Last recorded40,741 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R12513,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 AVL
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 40,741 miles

Brake pedal pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

Fail 28 May 2025 40,741 miles

Brake pedal pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

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

Front Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2024 40,208 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 22 May 2024 40,205 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

unable to remove locking fuel cap

Pass 18 Apr 2023 39,656 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 37,873 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 37,810 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Sep 2020 33,412 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 33,412 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 30,830 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 28,259 miles

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

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

Front slight notch in steering head bearings

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

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

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

exhaust slightly noisy

Pass 11 Aug 2017 26,869 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 25,999 miles

front tyre tread stepping

Fail 4 Jun 2016 25,990 miles

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

front tyre tread stepping

Pass 6 Jun 2015 21,877 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 19,092 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 15,708 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 13,267 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 9,773 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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PF08 AVL is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PF08 AVL, 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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PF08 AVL is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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