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YA08 KWJ

2008 Yamaha Yzf R125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,629 mi
Last recorded24,629 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R12513,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 KWJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 24,629 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 22,706 miles

Offside Front Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 20,216 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 20,216 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside front position light bulb dimmed but still working

Throttle housing missing safety lock screw on the handle bar

Pass 1 Aug 2019 19,330 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 19,330 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 13,990 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 13,990 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 13,941 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust noisey at time of test

Pass 12 Jul 2017 9,591 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 9,591 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 1,348 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 14,305 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 6,889 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 8,492 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 8,492 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 3,284 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2011 1,898 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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YA08 KWJ is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YA08 KWJ, 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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YA08 KWJ is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 19 July 2008.

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