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A490 GLA

1983 Yamaha DT125

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,277 mi
Last recorded51,277 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 1983 Yamaha DT12519,672 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA490 GLA
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 51,277 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

front steering / suspension has slight play

Pass 14 Jun 2010 47,124 miles

front and rear tyres slightly cracked/perished

slight play in rear brake lever

slight travel on rear brake

Fail 14 Jun 2010 47,124 miles

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

front and rear tyres slightly cracked/perished

slight play in rear brake lever

slight travel on rear brake

Pass 19 Jun 2009 39,042 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 39,042 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 24,952 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 15,279 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 15,211 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
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A490 GLA is a 1983 Yamaha DT125 in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 Yamaha DT125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 19,672 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 A490 GLA, 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 43 years old, this Yamaha DT125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A490 GLA registered?

A490 GLA is a 1983 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 2 August 1983.

Is A490 GLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A490 GLA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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