Yamaha Dt 125 Re Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Yamaha Dt 125 Re reliable? We analysed 700 real MOT tests across 129 vehicles to find out.
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The Yamaha Dt 125 Re is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include wheel spoke excessively loose, reflector on motorcycle missing and tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Yamaha Dt 125 Re.
Yamaha Dt 125 Re Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Yamaha Dt 125 Re. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Yamaha Dt 125 Re MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Yamaha Dt 125 Re to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Yamaha Dt 125 Re Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Yamaha Dt 125 Re fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Yamaha Dt 125 Re Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Yamaha Dt 125 Re owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Yamaha Dt 125 Re MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Yamaha Dt 125 Re year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 264 | 75.8% | 5,274 | 10,338 | 15,270 |
| 2006 | 80 | 75.0% | 9,014 | 13,710 | 18,726 |
| 2005 | 168 | 76.2% | 6,466 | 11,525 | 17,712 |
| 2004 | 164 | 75.6% | 5,980 | 8,165 | 12,259 |
How Long Does a Yamaha Dt 125 Re Last?
Based on 129 Yamaha Dt 125 Re vehicles on UK roads.
Yamaha Dt 125 Re Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Yamaha Dt 125 Re MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Yamaha Dt 125 Re
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
76.2% MOT pass rate from 168 tests
75.0% MOT pass rate from 80 tests
The best year to buy a used Yamaha Dt 125 Re is 2005, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 76.2% across 168 tests. The 2006 model year has the lowest pass rate at 75.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Yamaha Dt 125 Re Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamaha Dt 125 Re THIS CAR | 75.9% | 700 | 10,358 mi | 22 yrs |
| Yamaha Yzf R1 | 86.5% | 175,313 | 16,232 mi | 28 yrs |
| Yamaha FZS600 | 85% | 157,659 | 22,466 mi | 28 yrs |
| Yamaha XJR1300 | 88.8% | 107,128 | 16,836 mi | 27 yrs |
| Citroen Relay 1800 Td HDI LWB | 56.6% | 267 | 110,080 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Yamaha Yzf R1 (86.5% pass rate) and the Yamaha FZS600 (85.0% pass rate), the Yamaha Dt 125 Re trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Yamaha Dt 125 Re has an overall MOT pass rate of 75.9% across 700 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Yamaha Dt 125 Re are wheel spoke excessively loose (22 recorded failures), reflector on motorcycle missing (20), and tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (17). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Yamaha Dt 125 Re owner drives around 1,023 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Yamaha Dt 125 Re models stay on UK roads for around 22 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.