Yamaha Ybr 125 (2008)
2008 Yamaha Ybr 125
CarHunch analysed 938 real MOT records for the 2008 Yamaha Ybr 125. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2008 Yamaha YBR 125 has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 63.1%, well below the UK average of 80%, which suggests this bike demands closer attention than most. With over one in five examples (22.1%) having recorded a dangerous defect, buyers should factor in the real risk of costly surprises when evaluating purchase price.
These bikes are typically ridden sensibly—the median mileage of 11,412 suggests they're not thrashed—yet they still average 1.86 failures and 6.2 advisories per test, pointing to age-related wear rather than abuse. Before buying one, have a trusted mechanic inspect the brakes, lights, and exhaust system, where most problems cluster on this model.
What to check before buying a 2008 Yamaha Ybr 125
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 22.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (98%) | 917 | 62.6% | 1.88 |
| Other (2%) | 21 | 86.1% | 0.71 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2008 Yamaha Ybr 125 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2008 Yamaha Ybr 125 vehicles fall between 7,424 and 17,148 miles.
2008 Yamaha Ybr 125 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 173 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (32% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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