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WL09 WBZ

2005 Yamaha YBR125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

31,533 mi
Last recorded31,533 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha YBR12511,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL09 WBZ
MakeYamaha
ModelYBR125
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 31,533 miles

Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened Front brake (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened Front brake (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened Rear brake hub arm corroded (1.1.15 (b))

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

Exhaust noisy Aftermarket system (8.1.1 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear frame and swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 30,790 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2024 30,761 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 28,088 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))

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 28,088 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 24,357 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 21,283 miles

Battery discharged

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 21,283 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Battery discharged

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

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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WL09 WBZ is a 2005 Yamaha YBR125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha YBR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 11,563 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 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 WL09 WBZ, 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 21 years old, this Yamaha YBR125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WL09 WBZ is a 2005 Yamaha YBR125, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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