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WP08 XLE

2008 Yamaha Yzf R125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

36,279 mi
Last recorded36,279 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R12513,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 XLE
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 36,279 miles

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

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

adv slight corrosion on frame and components

Pass 15 Mar 2022 35,996 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 34,457 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 34,888 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 33,393 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 33,336 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking pipe to slave cylinder (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake lever end missing

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly loose fouling swing arm (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 31,515 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 31,515 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 31,515 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 22,308 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 19,869 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 19,869 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 16,371 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 16,356 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 16,121 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 9,682 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R125?

Based on 19,569 MOT tests across 3,376 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
1,821
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
3,376
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 437
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 370
reflector on motorcycle missing 282
Drive chain excessively loose 263
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 230
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WP08 XLE is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 13,350 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yzf R125 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WP08 XLE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R125 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WP08 XLE is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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