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BU04 YDK

2004 Yamaha DT125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Yamaha DT12512,955 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 YDK
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 7 Oct 2016

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 22,114 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 10 Oct 2015 22,114 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 18,417 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 13,016 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 9,863 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 8,276 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 12,002 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake component damaged but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Chain guard missing

Nail in front tyre

Fail 8 Oct 2010 11,997 miles

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre valve stem misaligned which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake component damaged but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Chain guard missing

Nail in front tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2008 10,522 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 24 Jan 2008 10,522 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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BU04 YDK is a 2004 Yamaha DT125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha DT125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 12,955 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 BU04 YDK, 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 22 years old, this Yamaha DT125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BU04 YDK is a 2004 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 17 August 2004.

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