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C838 YWY

1985 Yamaha RD125

Red Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

13,319 mi
Last recorded13,319 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 1985 Yamaha RD12522,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC838 YWY
MakeYamaha
ModelRD125
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 13,319 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 13,319 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 12,499 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Slightly rough when spun. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 12,488 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort Rear Drum oval (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Slightly rough when spun. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2015 12,298 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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C838 YWY is a 1985 Yamaha RD125 in Red with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C838 YWY, 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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How do I check the history of C838 YWY?

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What year was C838 YWY registered?

C838 YWY is a 1985 Yamaha RD125, first registered on 6 August 1985.

Is C838 YWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C838 YWY 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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