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VX55 GBY

2005 Yamaha Ybr 125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

28,184 mi
Last recorded28,184 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Ybr 12512,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 GBY
MakeYamaha
ModelYbr 125
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 28,184 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 28,184 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2018 23,716 miles

Nearside Front speedometer cable loose

Fail 28 Sep 2018 23,716 miles

Nearside Front speedometer cable loose

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 20,387 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear brake corroded/beginning to seize

Pass 23 Sep 2016 16,494 miles

Front Suspect hydraulic fluid in front brake master cylinder low

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 12,457 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 12,403 miles

Direction indicators not working Rear off-side showing less than 50% light source (1.5.1c)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 7,120 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Handlebars bent slightly - does not affect steering

Fail 29 Sep 2014 7,120 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

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

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Handlebars bent slightly - does not affect steering

Pass 21 Sep 2013 4,999 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 3,962 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 1,410 miles

high engine speed when on tickover

Pass 19 Aug 2010 1,344 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 1,245 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 1,245 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Ybr 125?

Based on 66,947 MOT tests across 7,734 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,283
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
7,734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,321
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 914
Drive chain excessively loose 837
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 744
Drive chain worn to excess 596
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VX55 GBY is a 2005 Yamaha Ybr 125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha Ybr 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 12,126 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 Ybr 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,321 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX55 GBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Ybr 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha Ybr 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VX55 GBY is a 2005 Yamaha Ybr 125, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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