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WX08 UMM

2008 Yamaha Yzf R125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

22,508 mi
Last recorded22,508 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R12513,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX08 UMM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 22,508 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 21,136 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 21,136 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 17,148 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 17,148 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 12,313 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 12,313 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 15,387 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 15,376 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017

Exhaust noisy baffle fitted (7.1.2)

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

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

clutch lever damaged

rear brake lever bent

Fail 31 Oct 2017

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

clutch lever damaged

rear brake lever bent

Pass 2 Dec 2015 20,218 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 17,131 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 16,586 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 16,586 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 14,271 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

both footrests shortend but secure.

Fail 8 Dec 2012 14,271 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

both footrests shortend but secure.

Pass 7 Jun 2011 10,523 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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WX08 UMM is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WX08 UMM, 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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WX08 UMM is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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