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WJ55 FRZ

2005 Yamaha YBR125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

38,925 mi
Last recorded38,925 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha YBR12511,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 FRZ
MakeYamaha
ModelYBR125
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 38,925 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2025 38,885 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

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

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 35,605 miles

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 35,600 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 31,639 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 31,639 miles

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

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

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 26,566 miles

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

REAR SPROCKET HUB BEARING HAS SLIGHT FREE PLAY

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR INDICATOR LENSES SLIGHTLY FADED (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 2 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 24,292 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pillion seat slightly loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

forks/handlebars mis-aligned

slight play in swingarm bushes

Pass 4 Apr 2017 15,001 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 13,860 miles

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 11,652 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 11,652 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 10,526 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 6,836 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 10,101 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 5,199 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 5,199 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 4,678 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 710 miles

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 FRZ is a 2005 Yamaha YBR125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FRZ, 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 FRZ is a 2005 Yamaha YBR125, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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