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VA08 MGJ

2008 Yamaha Yzf R125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

23,265 mi
Last recorded23,265 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R12513,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA08 MGJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 23,265 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 19,370 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

L/H HANDLEBAR SLIGHTLY BENT

Pass 27 Nov 2023 17,729 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2023 17,729 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 17,448 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 13,764 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 13,764 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 10,983 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 10,045 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 9,471 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 6,527 miles

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

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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VA08 MGJ is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 13,350 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VA08 MGJ, 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 18 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VA08 MGJ is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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