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WD08 BHW

2008 Yamaha X-city 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,861 mi
Last recorded20,861 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha X-city 12510,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD08 BHW
MakeYamaha
ModelX-city 125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 1 Sep 2025 20,861 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 19,116 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 18,356 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 16,865 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 15,362 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 13,496 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 9,688 miles

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 13 Jun 2018 6,519 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 3,765 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 1,518 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 1,504 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 1,482 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 1,256 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 898 miles

top of fork legs starting to corrode

Pass 18 Jul 2011 629 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha X-city 125?

Based on 1,248 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
1,610
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 46
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 17
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 14
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
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WD08 BHW is a 2008 Yamaha X-city 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha X-city 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 10,559 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha X-city 125 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WD08 BHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha X-city 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha X-city 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WD08 BHW is a 2008 Yamaha X-city 125, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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