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RO08 HXV

2008 Yamaha Yzf R125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

4,066 mi
Last recorded4,066 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R12513,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 HXV
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 4,066 miles

bolt missing from front mudguard

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 May 2026 3,936 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

bolt missing from front mudguard

Pass 15 May 2025 34,438 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 34,438 miles

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp insecure main beam bulb insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Handlebar mounting so insecure that steering is adversely affected (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front mudgaurd insecure

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 31,900 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 31,899 miles

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

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel rear wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls control 2 (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 31,899 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim slightly high

Pass 8 Jun 2021 29,050 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 24,136 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 7 May 2020 24,136 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 22,329 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 17,525 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 20 Aug 2017 17,513 miles

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 16,498 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 13,690 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 11,994 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 11,994 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 9,462 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 8,888 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 8,885 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 8,885 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 8,536 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 8,518 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(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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RO08 HXV is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 RO08 HXV, 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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RO08 HXV is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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