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E392 DSS

1988 Yamaha DT125

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30 mi
Last recorded30 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 1988 Yamaha DT12519,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE392 DSS
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 30 miles

Rear rear no plate cracked

Pass 23 Nov 2020
Fail 13 Nov 2020

Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam switch wired incorrect main beam tell tell comes on when in dip mold (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate incorrect colour and honeycombed letters (0.1 (c))

Rear Stop lamp not working led interacting not correct (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 22,000 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

only to be used in daylight and in times of good visibility

Fail 25 Apr 2015 22,000 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 27 Mar 2015 22,000 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

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)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear brake pivot worn.

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 11,968 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 11,968 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 12,057 miles

front wheel lateral run-out 1.00mm!

gearbox oil leak!

rear wheel lateral run-out 1.00mm!

Fail 19 Apr 2006 12,057 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

front wheel lateral run-out 1.00mm!

gearbox oil leak!

rear wheel lateral run-out 1.00mm!

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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E392 DSS is a 1988 Yamaha DT125 in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 E392 DSS, 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 E392 DSS registered?

E392 DSS is a 1988 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 10 May 1988.

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