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A488 BKU

1984 Yamaha DT125

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,603 mi
Last recorded54,603 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 Yamaha DT12517,539 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA488 BKU
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 54,603 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 54,434 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 53,956 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 53,502 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 52,224 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 52,181 miles

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

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

Tyre is unsuitable rear not seated correctly (5.2.3 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 50,040 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 49,998 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left dips to the right not left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Position lamp not working rear (4.2.1 (a))

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

Wheel spoke excessively loose rear (5.2.2 (d))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 47,888 miles

Clutch lever broken but not too short

Fail 11 Jan 2017 47,482 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing Yellow reflector incorrectly fitted (1.4.1)

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Clutch lever damaged but can still be used

Front tyre under inflated

Headlamp slightly discoloured Yellow bulb fitted (1.2.1)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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
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A488 BKU is a 1984 Yamaha DT125 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A488 BKU, 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.

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A488 BKU is a 1984 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 31 December 1984.

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