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WL08 OFJ

2008 Yamaha YBR125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

10,265 mi
Last recorded10,265 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha YBR12511,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 OFJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYBR125
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 10,265 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

Fork tubes slightly pitted but not in sliding area

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

Fail 8 Dec 2025 10,265 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

Fork tubes slightly pitted but not in sliding area

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 10,150 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

Fork tubes have slight pitting but not in sliding area

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 10,150 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

Fork tubes have slight pitting but not in sliding area

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 9,893 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 9,777 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 9,627 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 9,514 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 9,229 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 8,935 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 8,654 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 8,360 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 8,035 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 7,809 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 7,809 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 7,365 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 6,936 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 6,936 miles

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

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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WL08 OFJ is a 2008 Yamaha YBR125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha YBR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 11,545 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WL08 OFJ, 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 18 years old, this Yamaha YBR125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WL08 OFJ is a 2008 Yamaha YBR125, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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