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WM08 VZW

2008 Yamaha XT 125 X

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

22,624 mi
Last recorded22,624 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha XT 125 X5,065 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM08 VZW
MakeYamaha
ModelXT 125 X
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 22,624 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 22,624 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2023 22,624 miles

Front Brake lever is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 3,726 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 3,726 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 22,624 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 3,726 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Motorcycle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced engine mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn swingarm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 22,628 miles

All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 22,624 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 19,856 miles

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

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 19,604 miles

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

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 3,025 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play swing arm play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 21 Jun 2017 3,194 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play swing arm play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 2 Jun 2017 27,425 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play swingarm (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play top yoke loose (2.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 20,447 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 646 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 3,040 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 14,024 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 10,953 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 10,952 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT 125 X?

Based on 4,277 MOT tests across 604 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
1,476
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
604
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 174
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 146
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 125
Headlamp aim too low 116
reflector on motorcycle missing 115
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WM08 VZW is a 2008 Yamaha XT 125 X in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha XT 125 X models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 5,065 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 X fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WM08 VZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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WM08 VZW is a 2008 Yamaha XT 125 X, first registered on 5 August 2008.

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