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B687 RDG

1985 Yamaha DT125

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,745 mi
Last recorded14,745 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Yamaha DT12517,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB687 RDG
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 14,745 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2025 14,745 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 14,632 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 14,551 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 10,835 miles
Fail 8 May 2021 10,835 miles

Horn not working wire off horn (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 14,451 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 14,065 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 14,058 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 14,058 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 13,265 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 13,160 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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B687 RDG is a 1985 Yamaha DT125 in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Yamaha DT125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 17,626 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B687 RDG, 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 41 years old, this Yamaha DT125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B687 RDG registered?

B687 RDG is a 1985 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 20 May 1985.

Is B687 RDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B687 RDG shows 12 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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