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DVC 501Y

1983 Yamaha DT125

Red Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

25,829 mi
Last recorded25,829 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 1983 Yamaha DT12519,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDVC 501Y
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2014 25,829 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 25,829 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2007 25,706 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2007 25,693 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Steering damper ineffective (2.1.2d)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 16 May 2006 25,161 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 25,160 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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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DVC 501Y is a 1983 Yamaha DT125 in Red with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1983 Yamaha DT125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 19,672 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 DVC 501Y, 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 43 years old, this Yamaha DT125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DVC 501Y registered?

DVC 501Y is a 1983 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 11 February 1983.

Is DVC 501Y safe to buy?

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