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YJ55 PBF

2005 Yamaha Ybr 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

38,127 mi
Last recorded38,127 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Ybr 12512,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 PBF
MakeYamaha
ModelYbr 125
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2023 38,127 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

front tyre cracked

cush drive in rear wheel is missing

exhaust bolt hitting exhaust

riders footrest rubber missing off side

Pass 2 Feb 2022 34,834 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 34,834 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 32,927 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 32,911 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 28,955 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 28,952 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 27,881 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 27,881 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 19,279 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 15,351 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 14,908 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 14,009 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 13,990 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2012 11,900 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 4,281 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 4,200 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 4,149 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 3,974 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 3,974 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha Ybr 125?

Based on 66,947 MOT tests across 7,734 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,283
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
7,734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,321
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 914
Drive chain excessively loose 837
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 744
Drive chain worn to excess 596
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YJ55 PBF is a 2005 Yamaha Ybr 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha Ybr 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 12,126 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 Ybr 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,321 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ55 PBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Ybr 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha Ybr 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YJ55 PBF is a 2005 Yamaha Ybr 125, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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