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SK08 AYL

2008 Yamaha X-city 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,410 mi
Last recorded24,410 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha X-city 12510,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 AYL
MakeYamaha
ModelX-city 125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 24,410 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2026 24,088 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2025 21,487 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 20,851 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 20,851 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 20,278 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 19,693 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 18,794 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 17,136 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

condition of horn button

cut in rear tyre

exhaust condition

front brake lever operation

screen removed

Fail 9 Apr 2013 17,133 miles

Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

condition of horn button

cut in rear tyre

exhaust condition

front brake lever operation

screen removed

Pass 30 Mar 2012 13,231 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 10,028 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha X-city 125?

Based on 1,248 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
1,610
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 46
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 17
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 14
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
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SK08 AYL is a 2008 Yamaha X-city 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha X-city 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 10,559 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 X-city 125 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SK08 AYL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha X-city 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha X-city 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SK08 AYL registered?

SK08 AYL is a 2008 Yamaha X-city 125, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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