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VX55 KUS

2005 Yamaha Ybr 125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

25,594 mi
Last recorded25,594 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Ybr 12512,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 KUS
MakeYamaha
ModelYbr 125
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 25,594 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 25,594 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 25,574 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Upper Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Front Upper Handlebar fractured (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 24,794 miles

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

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 24,794 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 23,453 miles

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

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

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Oil leak on left side of engine

Fail 17 Oct 2023 23,453 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Oil leak on left side of engine

Pass 6 Oct 2022 21,948 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 19,943 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 18,366 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 18,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 16,692 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 16,692 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 16,061 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 16,061 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 15,105 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 15,105 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 May 2016 13,836 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 3 May 2016 13,834 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 11,422 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 10,739 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 10,739 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 1 May 2013 10,183 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 9,679 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 8,390 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 7,069 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2009 5,644 miles

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

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 KUS is a 2005 Yamaha Ybr 125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 KUS, 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 KUS is a 2005 Yamaha Ybr 125, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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