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E259 KGM

1988 Yamaha DT125

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,565 mi
Last recorded29,565 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1988 Yamaha DT12519,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE259 KGM
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 29,565 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 29,103 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 29,103 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2014 29,087 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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Pass 19 Oct 2012 28,700 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 16,110 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

rear tyre worn

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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E259 KGM is a 1988 Yamaha DT125 in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha DT125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 19,343 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 E259 KGM, 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 38 years old, this Yamaha DT125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E259 KGM registered?

E259 KGM is a 1988 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E259 KGM safe to buy?

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