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WG55 UNK

2005 Yamaha YBR125

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

31,569 mi
Last recorded31,569 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Yamaha YBR12511,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 UNK
MakeYamaha
ModelYBR125
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 31,569 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 31,569 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 4,815 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Advise fitting sprocket tab washers

Speedo housing damaged.

Upper Engine bolt missing

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 4,806 miles

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

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

Nearside Handle bar grip slightly loose

Rear Brake nearing end of useable range

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 8 miles

Front Tyre misshaped and perished

Pass 9 Jun 2014 21,734 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 19,703 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 19,703 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 15,547 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 15,547 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 14,635 miles

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 13,718 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 8,509 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 8,509 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

How Reliable is the Yamaha YBR125?

Based on 59,396 MOT tests across 6,364 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
1,213
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
6,364
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,173
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 943
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 872
Drive chain excessively loose 854
Drive chain worn to excess 558
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WG55 UNK is a 2005 Yamaha YBR125 in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha YBR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 11,563 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 YBR125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WG55 UNK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YBR125 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha YBR125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WG55 UNK is a 2005 Yamaha YBR125, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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