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AF51 DSO

2001 Yamaha DT125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

29,648 mi
Last recorded29,648 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha DT12515,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 DSO
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 29,648 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 29,648 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jun 2024 29,071 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2024 29,071 miles

Central Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 May 2023 28,109 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 27,951 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 27,522 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 26,631 miles

Front Brake component damaged but not seriously reduced in strength brake caliper carrier (3.2.A1)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 26,631 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 22,127 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 22,127 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Fail 21 May 2013 21,595 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 21 May 2013 21,595 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 12 Mar 2012

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2012

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 13,889 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 13,889 miles

Registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 13,711 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 13,711 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 13,093 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 10,872 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 9,687 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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AF51 DSO is a 2001 Yamaha DT125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha DT125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 15,783 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 AF51 DSO, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha DT125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF51 DSO is a 2001 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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