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YS08 WHL

2008 Yamaha Yzf R125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,209 mi
Last recorded18,209 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R12513,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 WHL
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2026 18,209 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 16,194 miles

Offside Front footrest hanger slightly bent

Fail 18 Aug 2020 16,194 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working bulb blown (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front footrest hanger slightly bent

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 13,929 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 13,905 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 11,311 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 10,108 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 10,108 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 7,081 miles

Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 7,081 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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YS08 WHL is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YS08 WHL, 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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What year was YS08 WHL registered?

YS08 WHL is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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