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WJ55 DPE

2005 Yamaha YBR125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,256 mi
Last recorded44,256 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Yamaha YBR12511,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 DPE
MakeYamaha
ModelYBR125
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 44,256 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 40,232 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 40,226 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 30,553 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 30,551 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 24,274 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 24,272 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Centre stand rubber missing causing contact with drive chain

Rear tyre is completely void of air

Pass 18 Oct 2018 20,233 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 19,382 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 19,382 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.2b)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 18,278 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 18,278 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 17,471 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 15,578 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 11,663 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 11,660 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 6,427 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 3,396 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 3,087 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 2,566 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 2,566 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)

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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WJ55 DPE is a 2005 Yamaha YBR125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WJ55 DPE, 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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WJ55 DPE is a 2005 Yamaha YBR125, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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