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E418 CTA

1988 Yamaha DT125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

39,999 mi
Last recorded39,999 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 1988 Yamaha DT12519,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE418 CTA
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 39,999 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 39,999 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 39,254 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 22 May 2013 37,579 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 35,600 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2010 35,600 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2009 34,994 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 34,438 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2007 33,798 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 33,798 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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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E418 CTA is a 1988 Yamaha DT125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E418 CTA, 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 E418 CTA registered?

E418 CTA is a 1988 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 9 May 1988.

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