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WG08 AXN

2008 Yamaha Yzf R125

Yellow Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

19,630 mi
Last recorded19,630 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R12513,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 AXN
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 19,630 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside FOOT REST BENT

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 19,630 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Central Front FAIRING INSECURE

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

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside FOOT REST BENT

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 19,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2023 17,683 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 15,089 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 14,914 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 10,093 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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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WG08 AXN is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125 in Yellow with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WG08 AXN, 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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WG08 AXN is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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