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E495 WEX

1988 Yamaha RD125

Blue Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

16,527 mi
Last recorded16,527 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Yamaha RD12522,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE495 WEX
MakeYamaha
ModelRD125
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 16,527 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 15,652 miles

High and low beam switched incorrectly,high is low,low is high

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Throttle cable requires lubrication

Fail 1 Jun 2024 15,531 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 14,785 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 13,941 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 13,941 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 13,939 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha RD125?

Based on 4,025 MOT tests across 993 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
166
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
993
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 63
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 50
Headlamp aim too high 46
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 43
wheel bearings have excessive free play 43
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E495 WEX is a 1988 Yamaha RD125 in Blue with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha RD125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 22,140 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha RD125 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E495 WEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha RD125 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 38 years old, this Yamaha RD125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E495 WEX registered?

E495 WEX is a 1988 Yamaha RD125, first registered on 15 July 1988.

Is E495 WEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E495 WEX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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