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B840 TEX

1985 Yamaha DT125

White Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

29,008 mi
Last recorded29,008 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 1985 Yamaha DT12517,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB840 TEX
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 29,008 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 29,008 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 29,008 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 29,008 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 29,008 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 29,008 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 28,785 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 28,777 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 28,376 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 28,374 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 28,338 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 28,335 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 27,801 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2009 27,796 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2007 26,550 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 26,550 miles

Centre Front Lower Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Centre Rear Lower Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Centre Rear Lower Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Centre Front Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 25,619 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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B840 TEX is a 1985 Yamaha DT125 in White with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 B840 TEX, 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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B840 TEX is a 1985 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 30 January 1985.

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