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WK09 ZDU

2009 Yamaha Yzf R125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

26,250 mi
Last recorded26,250 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha Yzf R12513,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK09 ZDU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 26,250 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2025 26,192 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 21,930 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 21,930 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 19,424 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 19,422 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 16,493 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 16,478 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 16,453 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 16,369 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 16,006 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 16,004 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 15,192 miles

Nearside Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Offside Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 13,337 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 13,337 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 11,284 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 8,352 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 8,352 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 7,401 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 6,637 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R125?

Based on 19,569 MOT tests across 3,376 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
1,821
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
3,376
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 437
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 370
reflector on motorcycle missing 282
Drive chain excessively loose 263
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 230
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WK09 ZDU is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2009 Yamaha Yzf R125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 13,704 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 Yzf R125 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WK09 ZDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R125 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WK09 ZDU is a 2009 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 9 April 2009.

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