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FJ58 XLS

2008 Yamaha XT 125 R

White Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

70 mi
Last recorded70 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XT 125 R6,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ58 XLS
MakeYamaha
ModelXT 125 R
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 70 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2022

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Fail 24 Jan 2022

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake lever so insecure that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 24 Dec 2020
Fail 20 Oct 2020

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 3,862 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 3,862 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 2,658 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 2,658 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 2,729 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 3,726 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT 125 R?

Based on 4,195 MOT tests across 557 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
1,419
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
557
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 165
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 143
reflector on motorcycle missing 121
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 116
Direction indicator incorrect colour 106
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FJ58 XLS is a 2008 Yamaha XT 125 R in White with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha XT 125 R models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 6,024 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 XT 125 R fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 165 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ58 XLS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT 125 R typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha XT 125 R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FJ58 XLS is a 2008 Yamaha XT 125 R, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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