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WL08 LXP

2008 Yamaha XT125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Yamaha XT1255,064 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 LXP
MakeYamaha
ModelXT125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2016

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 761 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 251 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 251 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2013

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

No dashboard readings present

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

no main beam tell tale

Fail 18 Sep 2013

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Nearside Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

no dashboard readings present

no main beam tell tale

Pass 28 Jul 2012 8,557 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 2,407 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 7,124 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT125?

Based on 8,623 MOT tests across 1,209 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
1,266
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
1,209
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 336
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 312
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 279
Direction indicator incorrect colour 234
reflector on motorcycle missing 231
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WL08 LXP is a 2008 Yamaha XT125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha XT125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 5,064 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 XT125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 336 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WL08 LXP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT125 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha XT125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WL08 LXP is a 2008 Yamaha XT125, first registered on 12 July 2008.

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