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B143 KGW

1985 Yamaha RD125

White Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,062 mi
Last recorded24,062 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 1985 Yamaha RD12522,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB143 KGW
MakeYamaha
ModelRD125
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 24,062 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 23,114 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 22,317 miles

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

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 22,317 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Fail 27 Aug 2011 22,280 miles

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 22,088 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha RD125?

Based on 4,025 MOT tests across 993 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
166
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
993
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 63
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 50
Headlamp aim too high 46
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 43
wheel bearings have excessive free play 43
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B143 KGW is a 1985 Yamaha RD125 in White with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Yamaha RD125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 22,032 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 RD125 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B143 KGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha RD125 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 41 years old, this Yamaha RD125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B143 KGW is a 1985 Yamaha RD125, first registered on 2 January 1985.

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