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WD08 LTA

2008 Yamaha X-city 125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

13,322 mi
Last recorded13,322 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Yamaha X-city 12510,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD08 LTA
MakeYamaha
ModelX-city 125
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 13,322 miles

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened lower frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 13,314 miles

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

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

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened lower frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 12,822 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 11,319 miles

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Oct 2019 11,319 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fork yoke slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

motorcycle stand bracket

motorcycle stand bracket corroded

nail in rear tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2018 9,977 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 9,974 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 8,813 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 7,557 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 7,557 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 6,311 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 6,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 5,140 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Nearside Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 5,140 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Nearside Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 4,112 miles

Centre Stand Slightly Corroded

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Tyre Slightly Perrished

Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear Tyre Slightly Perrished

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 4,111 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Centre Stand Slightly Corroded

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Tyre Slightly Perrished

Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Tyre Slightly Perrished

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 2,670 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 2,667 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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
Full Yamaha X-city 125 reliability report

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WD08 LTA is a 2008 Yamaha X-city 125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LTA, 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 LTA is a 2008 Yamaha X-city 125, first registered on 9 August 2008.

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