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VK08 TUV

2008 Yamaha Yzf R125

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,296 mi
Last recorded39,296 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R12513,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 TUV
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 39,296 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 39,229 miles

Footrest missing both rear (6.2.12 (a))

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 32,840 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 31,904 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2024 31,900 miles

Rear Footrest missing Rear pillion pegs misssing (6.2.12 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 31,449 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 29,548 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 28,125 miles

Slight play in steering head bearings.

Fail 1 Nov 2017 28,125 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Slight play in steering head bearings.

Pass 17 Nov 2016 22,124 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 12,355 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 12,350 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 9,046 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 8,951 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 6,582 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 5,611 miles

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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VK08 TUV is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125 in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VK08 TUV, 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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VK08 TUV is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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