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E171 WON

1988 Yamaha Dt 125 R

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,668 mi
Last recorded38,668 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE171 WON
MakeYamaha
ModelDt 125 R
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 38,668 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swingarm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 38,668 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swingarm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 37,412 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 37,108 miles

oil light staying on

Fail 9 Sep 2016 37,108 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

oil light staying on

Pass 29 May 2015 35,722 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Dt 125 R?

Based on 2,031 MOT tests across 451 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
922
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
451
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Wheel spoke excessively loose 49
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 44
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 43
Headlamp aim too high 38
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 36
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E171 WON is a 1988 Yamaha Dt 125 R in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Yamaha Dt 125 R fails its MOT is wheel spoke excessively loose, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E171 WON, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Dt 125 R typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 38 years old, this Yamaha Dt 125 R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E171 WON is a 1988 Yamaha Dt 125 R, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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