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WD08 EXN

2008 Yamaha Yzf R125

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,725 mi
Last recorded33,725 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R12513,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD08 EXN
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 33,725 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 33,532 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 33,522 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 33,293 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 33,051 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 32,175 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 6 May 2021 32,166 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 29,956 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2020 29,956 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps rear number plate light missing (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 25,462 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

front fairing slightly loose

most of the fairings held together with zip ties

play in rear cush drive

rear number plate light inter mitten

some fairing panels missing

Pass 27 Feb 2018 22,379 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Inner Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

both front mirrors loose

front brake master cylinder res unable to see level of fluid advise to remove cap to see !!slightly damp around cylinder but doesnt smell like brake fluid .

rear cush drive rubbers slightly worn

Fail 26 Feb 2018 22,375 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Inner Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

both front mirrors loose

front brake master cylinder res unable to see level of fluid advise to remove cap to see !!slightly damp around cylinder but doesnt smell like brake fluid .

rear cush drive rubbers slightly worn

Pass 1 Nov 2016 18,343 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 18,343 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 12,320 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 10,641 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 10,639 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 10,639 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 10,407 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 10,407 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 5,802 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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WD08 EXN is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WD08 EXN, 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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WD08 EXN is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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