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ST08 LCW

2008 Yamaha X-city 125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,754 mi
Last recorded19,754 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha X-city 12510,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 LCW
MakeYamaha
ModelX-city 125
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 19,754 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 14,545 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 14,445 miles

Front MUDGUARD CRACKED

Pass 23 Sep 2022 13,798 miles

F/MUDGUARD CRACKED

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 13,374 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 12,945 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 12,945 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 12,178 miles

Rear Mudguard insecure likely to become detached

Pass 18 Sep 2018 9,914 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 9,914 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 7,727 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 4,828 miles

Rear Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension luggage rack fouls RHS rear spring (2.4.A.3a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 4,789 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 4,510 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 3,021 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 2,269 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 1,737 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 1,737 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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ST08 LCW is a 2008 Yamaha X-city 125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ST08 LCW, 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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ST08 LCW is a 2008 Yamaha X-city 125, first registered on 3 May 2008.

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