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SG59 YGF

2009 Yamaha Yzf R125

Yellow Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

25,543 mi
Last recorded25,543 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Yzf R12513,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG59 YGF
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 25,543 miles

Nearside Front Left fairing loose bolt missing

Fail 18 Jul 2025 25,522 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Has limited movement over filled with oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear linkage bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Left fairing loose bolt missing

Pass 25 Jun 2024 35,827 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2024 35,827 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 21,526 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 21,524 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 19,327 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021
Fail 9 Jan 2021

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 1,836 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive slack, requires adjustment (6.1.7 (c) (i))

odometer difficult to read

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2014 16,742 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 16,742 miles

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 14,368 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 11,223 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 11,223 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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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SG59 YGF is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R125 in Yellow with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SG59 YGF, 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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SG59 YGF is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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