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WL55 DVG

2005 Yamaha Ybr 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

18,093 mi
Last recorded18,093 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Ybr 12512,126 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL55 DVG
MakeYamaha
ModelYbr 125
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 18,093 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 18,093 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 18,093 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 18,093 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2023 17,887 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 17,887 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 17,578 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 17,578 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 16,897 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 16,897 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 16,251 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 16,229 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 16,229 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 15,325 miles

Handlebar corroded but not to excess (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 15,263 miles

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

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Wheel has loose rivet/s or bolts (5.2.2 (e) (i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Handlebar corroded but not to excess (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 8,787 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 5,043 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 5,043 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear suspension component excessively corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 19 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 7 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 7 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 15,009 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 15,009 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 12,678 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 9,835 miles

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

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 5,001 miles

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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WL55 DVG is a 2005 Yamaha Ybr 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 WL55 DVG, 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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WL55 DVG is a 2005 Yamaha Ybr 125, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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