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2008 Yamaha Yzf R125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

14,576 mi
Last recorded14,576 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R12513,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 VZW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 14,576 miles

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

Front Forks deformed but serviceable (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 13,119 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 9,394 miles

Front Mudguard insecure bolts missing ()

Pass 24 Oct 2015 11,298 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 11,288 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

o/s/r indicator bent /straightend

Fail 2 Jan 2014 11,288 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

o/s/r indicator bent /straightend

Pass 8 Jan 2013 9,280 miles

Both mirrors loose on fairing

Centre Front Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

L Plate missing,

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

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

Rear brake lever tight to operate, and slow to return. slight seeze

Fail 4 Jan 2013 9,247 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Both mirrors loose on fairing

Centre Front Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

L Plate missing,

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

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

Rear brake lever tight to operate, and slow to return. slight seeze

Pass 16 Nov 2011 4,212 miles

Cut to front tyre

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 4,212 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Cut to front tyre

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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VX08 VZW 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 VX08 VZW, 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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VX08 VZW is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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