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VE09 AEJ

2009 Yamaha Yzf R125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

41,289 mi
Last recorded41,289 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Yzf R12513,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE09 AEJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 41,289 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 39,866 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 39,820 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

front mudguard missing.

Pass 20 Nov 2023 37,498 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 35,973 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 35,381 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 35,381 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 34,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 34,720 miles

Registration plate incorrect too small (0.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 32,739 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 32,739 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

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

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 27,780 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 25,118 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 18,829 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 11,370 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 11,365 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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VE09 AEJ is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VE09 AEJ, 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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VE09 AEJ is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 11 August 2009.

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