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WG08 ELX

2008 Yamaha Yzf R125

Yellow Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

42,421 mi
Last recorded42,421 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R12513,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 ELX
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 42,421 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 39,411 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 39,410 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 39,406 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated And slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Near side and offside fairing held secure with cable ties.

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 35,339 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 35,252 miles

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 31,334 miles

Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 31,334 miles

Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 27,041 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 27,041 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 23,869 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 18,336 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 14,184 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 10,375 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 6,841 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 6,712 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

rear number plate light not working

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 ELX is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125 in Yellow with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WG08 ELX, 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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What year was WG08 ELX registered?

WG08 ELX is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 10 May 2008.

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