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YF08 YSS

2008 Yamaha Yzf R125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

32,780 mi
Last recorded32,780 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R12513,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 YSS
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 32,780 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 30,862 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 28,791 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 28,791 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 May 2023 26,732 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 May 2023 26,732 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 25,240 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 21,428 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 21,428 miles

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

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

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 20,106 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 18,232 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 9,231 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 9,231 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 2 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 1,793 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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YF08 YSS is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YSS, 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 YSS is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 12 July 2008.

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