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VU08 BZH

2008 Yamaha Yzf R125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

25,518 mi
Last recorded25,518 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R12513,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 BZH
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2023 25,518 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 21,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 21,316 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 15,694 miles

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 9,135 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 9,129 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 7,220 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 7,220 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 7,211 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 5,547 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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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VU08 BZH is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 VU08 BZH, 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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What year was VU08 BZH registered?

VU08 BZH is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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