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LC08 MMX

2008 Yamaha X-city 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

21,836 mi
Last recorded21,836 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Yamaha X-city 12510,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 MMX
MakeYamaha
ModelX-city 125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 21,836 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 20,075 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 17,940 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 16,684 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 13,170 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 12,974 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 11,425 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 11,425 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2014 8,186 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 17 May 2014 8,186 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2013 5,708 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 5,707 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 5,073 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha X-city 125?

Based on 1,248 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
1,610
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 46
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 17
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 14
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
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LC08 MMX is a 2008 Yamaha X-city 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha X-city 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 10,559 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 X-city 125 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC08 MMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha X-city 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha X-city 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LC08 MMX is a 2008 Yamaha X-city 125, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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