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WR08 KBY

2008 Yamaha Yp 125 R-xmax

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,626 mi
Last recorded6,626 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yp 125 R-xmax12,583 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 KBY
MakeYamaha
ModelYp 125 R-xmax
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 6,626 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 6,613 miles

Front Brake component inadequately mounted flexible hose (1.1.21 (c))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 4,376 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Fail 28 Nov 2023 4,376 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 13 Dec 2022 4,115 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 4,110 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 3,101 miles

Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2021 3,101 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 10,886 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit recommend imediate replacement (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 3,163 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 2,029 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 24,842 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 20,837 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 20,837 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 17,211 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 22,010 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 21,914 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 19,285 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 19,285 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 9,124 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 8,999 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yp 125 R-xmax?

Based on 7,246 MOT tests across 915 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
2,253
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
915
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 245
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 128
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 84
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 57
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 52
Full Yamaha Yp 125 R-xmax reliability report

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WR08 KBY is a 2008 Yamaha Yp 125 R-xmax in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Yp 125 R-xmax models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 12,583 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 Yp 125 R-xmax fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WR08 KBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yp 125 R-xmax typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha Yp 125 R-xmax is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WR08 KBY is a 2008 Yamaha Yp 125 R-xmax, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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