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YT08 MZU

2008 Yamaha Yzf R125

Yellow Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

26,036 mi
Last recorded26,036 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Yzf R12513,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 MZU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R125
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 26,036 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 26,036 miles

Rear Wheel fixing missing (multiple fixings) BOTH DRIVE CHAIN ADJUSTERS MISSING/BROKEN OFF.. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pillion seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2023 23,360 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pillion seat slightly loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

clutch bracket fractured

Fail 29 Apr 2023 23,358 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pillion seat slightly loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

clutch bracket fractured

Pass 25 Apr 2022 19,872 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 19,404 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019
Fail 16 Jul 2019

Nearside Direction indicator not working both nearside indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn disc warped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre is unsuitable front tyre underinflated (5.2.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2018
Pass 3 Jul 2017
Fail 2 Jul 2017

Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose mounting rubber insecure front caliper (3.2.A1j)

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

Seat insecure pillion seat mounting bolt missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 18,148 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 18,148 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 17,666 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 16,537 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 16,537 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 19 May 2012 10,849 miles

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 19 May 2012 10,849 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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YT08 MZU is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125 in Yellow with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YT08 MZU, 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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YT08 MZU is a 2008 Yamaha Yzf R125, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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