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WJ58 RCU

2008 Yamaha Ybr 125 Custom

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

14,555 mi
Last recorded14,555 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Ybr 125 Custom9,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 RCU
MakeYamaha
ModelYbr 125 Custom
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2025 14,555 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2024 11,941 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

sprocket carrier cush drive rubbers are worn

Pass 20 Apr 2023 8,574 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 8,566 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 8,519 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 8,291 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 8,291 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 8,063 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 8,063 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 7,688 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 7,399 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 7,080 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 6,811 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 6,393 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 6,070 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 5,570 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha Ybr 125 Custom?

Based on 10,604 MOT tests across 1,257 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
842
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
1,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 128
Drive chain excessively loose 116
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 99
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 92
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 78
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WJ58 RCU is a 2008 Yamaha Ybr 125 Custom in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Ybr 125 Custom models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 9,408 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Ybr 125 Custom fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 128 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ58 RCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Ybr 125 Custom typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha Ybr 125 Custom is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WJ58 RCU registered?

WJ58 RCU is a 2008 Yamaha Ybr 125 Custom, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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