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YF08 YSL

2008 Yamaha Yzf R125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

20,951 mi
Last recorded20,951 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R12513,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 YSL
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 20,951 miles

Clutch lever shortened damaged (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 20,348 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 20,348 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 8 Mar 2016 19,013 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 19,013 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 15,661 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 27 Jul 2013 15,661 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 May 2012 14,910 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 14,910 miles

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot 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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YF08 YSL is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YF08 YSL, 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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YF08 YSL is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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