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YJ08 OCS

2008 Yamaha Yzf R125

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,721 mi
Last recorded74,721 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R12513,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 OCS
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 74,721 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 74,721 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 71,146 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 63,762 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 63,762 miles

Rear Road spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre incorrect because a bias-belted tyre is fitted to the front and a cross-ply tyre is fitted to the rear (5.2.3 (a))

Rear Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2020 56,865 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 56,865 miles

Stop lamp missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 51,180 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 45,372 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 39,856 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 33,445 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 33,445 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 26,534 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 26,534 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 19,173 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 13,632 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

N/S/F Indicator lens cracked

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 13,632 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

N/S/F Indicator lens cracked

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 12,563 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 12,563 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt missing (2.1.1a)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 9,334 miles

FAIRINGS DAMAGE FRONT /REAR BOTH SIDES //// MIRROR BROKEN OFF //// CLUTCH LEVER BROKEN ON END

Fail 28 Mar 2012 9,334 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Front Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

FAIRINGS DAMAGE FRONT /REAR BOTH SIDES //// MIRROR BROKEN OFF //// CLUTCH LEVER BROKEN ON END

Pass 25 Mar 2011 3,535 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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YJ08 OCS is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YJ08 OCS, 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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YJ08 OCS is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 27 August 2008.

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