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RV09 WBE

2009 Yamaha Yzf R125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,315 mi
Last recorded56,315 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Yzf R12513,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 WBE
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 56,315 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 56,315 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 45,342 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 45,339 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Shock absorber linkage bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 34,466 miles

All indicators bent/worn/repaired

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

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

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

Gear lever pivots worn/loose.

Gear lever rubber missing.

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 9 Jul 2024 34,464 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All indicators bent/worn/repaired

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

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

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

Gear lever pivots worn/loose.

Gear lever rubber missing.

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 15 May 2023 29,155 miles

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 25,876 miles

Nearside Mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure Damaged (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Pro link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 25,875 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Front mudguard/brace bolts missing

Left hand mirror damaged

Left hand rear indicator damaged.

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 22,215 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 22,215 miles

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock Left hand lock restricted, suspect deformed steering stop. (2.1.4 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 21,781 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 20,701 miles

Drive chain slightly loose

Rear tyre starting to perish

Slight play in pro link suspension bushes

Pass 9 Apr 2018 19,797 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 19,786 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Steering lock stop ineffective Main frame steering stop damaged (2.1.3)

Head race bearings slightly loose

Mirrors slightly loose

Pass 15 Mar 2017 18,852 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 14,025 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 10,361 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 9,002 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 8,684 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 7,512 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (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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RV09 WBE is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 RV09 WBE, 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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RV09 WBE is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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