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VE08 UXV

2008 Yamaha Yzf R125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

20,772 mi
Last recorded20,772 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R12513,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 UXV
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 20,772 miles

Engine management light on

Speedo malfunctioning

Fail 31 Oct 2025 20,772 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Speedo malfunctioning

Pass 28 Jul 2023 23,733 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 36,307 miles

Rear shock damper rod rusted-but not leaking-yet

Fail 18 Jan 2022 36,307 miles

Brake performance not tested both brakes binding (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working ****** switch faulty ****** (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working ****** switch faulty ****** (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm ********* cannot be checked - covered in mud ************** (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

battery dead

Rear shock damper rod rusted-but not leaking-yet

Pass 30 Jun 2014 34,989 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 34,989 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 30,118 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 13 Jul 2013 30,118 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 29 May 2012 22,567 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 14,940 miles

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

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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VE08 UXV is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 VE08 UXV, 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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VE08 UXV is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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