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E143 DTO

1988 Yamaha TZR125

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,311 mi
Last recorded53,311 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 1988 Yamaha TZR12528,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE143 DTO
MakeYamaha
ModelTZR125
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2015 53,311 miles

chain requires adjustment,a little too much play.

very slight oil leak underside requires further investigation.

very slight play in rear wheel bearings.

Pass 22 Sep 2012 52,785 miles

front tyre starting to show signs of cracking possibly age related

Pass 22 Feb 2010 52,694 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 52,682 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 51,801 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 51,532 miles

rear of bike looks lower than standard

Fail 13 Jan 2007 51,524 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

rear of bike looks lower than stantard

Pass 17 Jan 2006 50,817 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 50,817 miles

Centre Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Brake cylinder severely corroded (3.2.B1b)

Front Brake lever attachment screws missing (3.1.2b)

Front Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Yamaha TZR125?

Based on 5,764 MOT tests across 1,312 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
526
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
1,312
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 265
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 239
Horn not working 123
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 121
Direction indicator not working 121
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E143 DTO is a 1988 Yamaha TZR125 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha TZR125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 28,337 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 TZR125 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 265 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E143 DTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha TZR125 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 38 years old, this Yamaha TZR125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E143 DTO is a 1988 Yamaha TZR125, first registered on 17 June 1988.

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