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VK66 CHY

2016 Yamaha Yzf R125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,738 mi
Last recorded29,738 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK66 CHY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 29,738 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 29,711 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust damaged and noisy (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Handlebar retaining device missing (2.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp not working Front and rear operation (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

EML warning light

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

Motorcycle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front fairings (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 23,979 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 23,268 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 23,268 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Rear brake application. (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 22,856 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 16,559 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 11,396 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 6,607 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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VK66 CHY is a 2016 Yamaha Yzf R125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VK66 CHY, 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 10 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VK66 CHY is a 2016 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 13 October 2016.

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