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RA08 ZVG

2008 Yamaha Yzf R125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,281 mi
Last recorded21,281 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R12513,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 ZVG
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 21,281 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 21,281 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 18,899 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2022 18,899 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2021 17,777 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 15,506 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 14,615 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 14,160 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 13,660 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 12,240 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 11,702 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 11,702 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 8,125 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 8,125 miles

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 4,381 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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RA08 ZVG is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RA08 ZVG, 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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RA08 ZVG is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 16 August 2008.

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