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YS08 YBJ

2008 Yamaha Yp 125 R-xmax

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

9,118 mi
Last recorded9,118 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yp 125 R-xmax12,583 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 YBJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYp 125 R-xmax
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 9,118 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 9,118 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn to metal (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded air box insecure (6.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling forks bent (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering forks bent (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2016 9,118 miles

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2016 9,118 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2015 8,710 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 8,688 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 5,349 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 5,229 miles

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

head lamp bulbs fitted incorrectly

Fail 14 Mar 2013 5,229 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

head lamp bulbs fitted incorrectly

Pass 16 Sep 2011 4,558 miles

ignition switch faulty

no coolant in header tank

Fail 13 Sep 2011 4,558 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

ignition switch faulty

no coolant in header tank

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yp 125 R-xmax?

Based on 7,246 MOT tests across 915 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
2,253
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
915
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 245
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 128
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 84
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 57
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 52
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YS08 YBJ is a 2008 Yamaha Yp 125 R-xmax in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Yp 125 R-xmax models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 12,583 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 Yp 125 R-xmax fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 245 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YS08 YBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yp 125 R-xmax typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha Yp 125 R-xmax is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YS08 YBJ is a 2008 Yamaha Yp 125 R-xmax, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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