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C492 JFE

1985 Yamaha DT125

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,963 mi
Last recorded28,963 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 1985 Yamaha DT12517,626 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC492 JFE
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 28,963 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 28,907 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 24,301 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 19,872 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 19,872 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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C492 JFE is a 1985 Yamaha DT125 in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C492 JFE, 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 C492 JFE registered?

C492 JFE is a 1985 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 4 October 1985.

Is C492 JFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C492 JFE shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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