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WL05 MME

2005 Yamaha Ybr 125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96 mi
Last recorded96 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Ybr 12512,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 MME
MakeYamaha
ModelYbr 125
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 96 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 29,411 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 29,411 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 24,388 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2022 24,388 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 22,259 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 20,855 miles

Offside Front Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 20,855 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 19,158 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 19,158 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 16,070 miles

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

Front tyre has slight cracking between treads

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear tyre has slight cracking between treads

Un-able to test fuel cap seal

Fail 16 Jun 2017 16,070 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front tyre has slight cracking between treads

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear tyre has slight cracking between treads

Un-able to test fuel cap seal

Pass 28 Jun 2016 14,848 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2016 14,848 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 13,355 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 10,023 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 5,018 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 2,660 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 2,660 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Ybr 125?

Based on 66,947 MOT tests across 7,734 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,283
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
7,734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,321
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 914
Drive chain excessively loose 837
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 744
Drive chain worn to excess 596
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WL05 MME is a 2005 Yamaha Ybr 125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha Ybr 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 12,126 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 Ybr 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,321 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WL05 MME, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Ybr 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha Ybr 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WL05 MME is a 2005 Yamaha Ybr 125, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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