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VK08 TUY

2008 Yamaha XT125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,726 mi
Last recorded3,726 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XT1255,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 TUY
MakeYamaha
ModelXT125
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 3,726 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 8,533 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

no. plate light not working

Fail 3 Aug 2016 8,533 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

no. plate light not working

Pass 30 Jul 2014 562 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 26 Jul 2014 562 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 34,181 miles

frot brake/leaver lot of free play

rear brake master push rod at an angle

Pass 17 May 2012 31,907 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 26,514 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 12 May 2011 26,514 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT125?

Based on 8,623 MOT tests across 1,209 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
1,266
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
1,209
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 336
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 312
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 279
Direction indicator incorrect colour 234
reflector on motorcycle missing 231
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VK08 TUY is a 2008 Yamaha XT125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha XT125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 5,064 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 XT125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 336 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK08 TUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT125 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha XT125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VK08 TUY is a 2008 Yamaha XT125, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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