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YP08 RYK

2008 Yamaha Yzf R125

Yellow Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,567 mi
Last recorded35,567 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R12513,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 RYK
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 35,567 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 30,348 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 30,343 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 27,995 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 27,995 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 26,115 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 24,532 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 23,097 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 23,091 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 21,849 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 20,298 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 16,567 miles

Rear number plate cracked still readable

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

rear footrests missing rear seat missing hole taped up

Fail 24 Apr 2017 16,565 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Footrest missing both (6.2.1a)

Rear number plate cracked still readable

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 10,941 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 6,454 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 6,454 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 6,211 miles

chain slightly loose clutch lever loose

Pass 29 May 2012 5,816 miles

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

clutch lever bent

Fail 28 May 2012 5,816 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

clutch lever bent

nail in rear tyre

Fail 27 Aug 2011 3,183 miles

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

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 3,183 miles

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

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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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YP08 RYK is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125 in Yellow with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YP08 RYK, 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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YP08 RYK is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 3 May 2008.

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