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WX08 UMV

2008 Yamaha Yzf R125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

32,476 mi
Last recorded32,476 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R12513,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX08 UMV
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 32,476 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2026 32,473 miles

Front Brake lever pivot has excessive free play (1.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 31,007 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 27,037 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 23,453 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 29,106 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 29,006 miles

Offside Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 28,517 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 28,504 miles

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

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

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))

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

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 24,525 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 20,190 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 20,112 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 16,215 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 15,242 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front tyre is wearing un-evenly!!

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 15,201 miles

Chain at full adjustment.

Chain dry and rusty.

Clutch lever broken.

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

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

Nearside mirror loose.

Offside front indicator displaced.

Fail 21 Sep 2012 15,201 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Chain at full adjustment.

Chain dry and rusty.

Clutch lever broken.

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

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

Nearside mirror loose.

Offside front indicator displaced.

Pass 13 Sep 2011 13,003 miles

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

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 UMV is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UMV, 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 UMV is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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