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WR11 YKZ

2011 Yamaha WR125

Grey Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

31,954 mi
Last recorded31,954 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Yamaha WR12514,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR11 YKZ
MakeYamaha
ModelWR125
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 31,954 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 31,954 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 30,692 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 30,692 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure battery box (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 30,691 miles

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

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 28,130 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 28,129 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 23,387 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside of tyre is below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Getting stiff to move (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 23,387 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside of tyre is below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Getting stiff to move (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 19,126 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 15,710 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 15,684 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 15,684 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 15,684 miles

Front Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 15,684 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 14,946 miles

Front tyre perishing slightly on side wall

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 24 Jul 2014 14,946 miles

Front tyre perishing slightly on side wall

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

How Reliable is the Yamaha WR125?

Based on 1,129 MOT tests across 126 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
1,563
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 28
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 27
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
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WR11 YKZ is a 2011 Yamaha WR125 in Grey with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2011 Yamaha WR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 14,946 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 WR125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WR11 YKZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha WR125 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 15 years old, this Yamaha WR125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WR11 YKZ is a 2011 Yamaha WR125, first registered on 25 July 2011.

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