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SG59 YGL

2009 Yamaha Yzf R125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,748 mi
Last recorded22,748 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Yzf R12513,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG59 YGL
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 22,748 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2026 22,748 miles

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

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 20,276 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 19,764 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

clutch lever pivot worn

Pass 15 Feb 2022 18,227 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 17,838 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 14,720 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 14,712 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 12,189 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 12,189 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 10,308 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 29 May 2014 6,526 miles

Offside Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Pass 29 May 2014 6,526 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 5,750 miles

Front Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 5,750 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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SG59 YGL is a 2009 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 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 YGL, 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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What year was SG59 YGL registered?

SG59 YGL is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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