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VK09 YBE

2009 Yamaha Yzf R125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

42,133 mi
Last recorded42,133 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Yzf R12513,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 YBE
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 42,133 miles

Offside Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside bolt loose holding silencer on

Fail 26 Jul 2023 42,133 miles

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

Offside Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside bolt loose holding silencer on

Pass 16 Jun 2022 32,768 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 29,702 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 28,087 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 28,087 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 19,480 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 19,480 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 15,549 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 14,093 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 12,236 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 12,228 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 8,755 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 8,739 miles

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 7,457 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 6,439 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 6,439 miles

Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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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VK09 YBE is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VK09 YBE, 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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VK09 YBE is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 13 June 2009.

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