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WM08 PZE

2008 Yamaha Ybr 125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

26,676 mi
Last recorded26,676 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Ybr 12511,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM08 PZE
MakeYamaha
ModelYbr 125
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 26,676 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 26,440 miles

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

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

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

Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

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

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick front brake pads below 1mm. (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake linkage worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 22,729 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 22,729 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies on both hand and foot control (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 20,896 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 20,896 miles

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

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 18,353 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 15,437 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 7 Aug 2014 15,437 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Aug 2013 13,371 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 8,896 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 8,896 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 5,134 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 5,134 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

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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WM08 PZE is a 2008 Yamaha Ybr 125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Ybr 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 11,711 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 WM08 PZE, 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 18 years old, this Yamaha Ybr 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WM08 PZE is a 2008 Yamaha Ybr 125, first registered on 9 August 2008.

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