CarVerify

Free Car Check

A42 GAO

1984 Yamaha DT125

Red Petrol 125cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,676 mi
Last recorded37,676 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 1984 Yamaha DT12517,539 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA42 GAO
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2012 37,676 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 37,669 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

slight play in rear bottom shocker bush

Fail 16 Dec 2010 37,669 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

slight play in rear bottom shocker bush

Pass 5 Dec 2009 32,323 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

front brake control lever lock nut missing

throttle sticks slightly on right turn

Pass 18 Aug 2008 32,272 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha DT125?

Based on 51,558 MOT tests across 7,067 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
972
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
7,067
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 1,275
Wheel spoke excessively loose 1,042
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 926
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 888
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 837
Full Yamaha DT125 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A42 GAO is a 1984 Yamaha DT125 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1984 Yamaha DT125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 17,539 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 DT125 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 1,275 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A42 GAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha DT125 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 42 years old, this Yamaha DT125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A42 GAO?

You can check the full history of A42 GAO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A42 GAO registered?

A42 GAO is a 1984 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A42 GAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A42 GAO shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A42 GAO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A42 GAO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.