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WG09 RUC

2009 Yamaha Wr 125 R

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

21,631 mi
Last recorded21,631 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Wr 125 R12,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG09 RUC
MakeYamaha
ModelWr 125 R
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 21,631 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 21,579 miles

Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 16,846 miles

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

Front Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024 16,846 miles

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

Front Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 14,017 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Frame has numerous areas of light corrosion

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing dust seal badly damaged

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 14,008 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Chain guard missing ()

Frame has numerous areas of light corrosion

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing dust seal badly damaged

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 11,485 miles

Central Front fuel cap sealing washer starting to perish on edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Rear suspension slightly stiff

Fail 1 Apr 2021 11,485 miles

Central Front fuel cap sealing washer starting to perish on edge

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right beam kick up wrong direction (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Rear suspension slightly stiff

Fail 2 Mar 2021 11,476 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Front Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock front mudguard hitting radiator guard could impede steering (2.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Brake pads below limit no reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail Sprocket teeth missing (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Handle bars out of line slightly

Front fuel cap sealing washer starting to perish on edge

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Riders seat slightly loose one bolt missing (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Rear rear suspension slightly stiff

Pass 6 Sep 2019 10,871 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied end of lever broken (1.1.2 (d))

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

front tyre has perishing cracks on side wall

no lights fitted or masked up at time of test

Pass 17 Sep 2018 4,170 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 4,160 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At cylinder head gasket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 34,107 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Front and rear (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 29,230 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear tyre showing signs of wear not uncommon for a off road bike

Pass 1 Aug 2014 25,968 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 23,102 miles

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

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Chain guard missing

Pass 23 Jul 2013 23,102 miles

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

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Chain guard missing

Pass 9 Jul 2012 20,902 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 20,902 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Wr 125 R?

Based on 4,705 MOT tests across 599 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
1,432
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
599
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 118
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 103
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 87
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 65
Wheel spoke excessively loose 59
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WG09 RUC is a 2009 Yamaha Wr 125 R in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2009 Yamaha Wr 125 R models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 12,966 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 Wr 125 R fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WG09 RUC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Wr 125 R typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Yamaha Wr 125 R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WG09 RUC is a 2009 Yamaha Wr 125 R, first registered on 11 July 2009.

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