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E49 VKY

1987 Yamaha RD125

Red Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

24,654 mi
Last recorded24,654 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Yamaha RD12524,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE49 VKY
MakeYamaha
ModelRD125
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 24,654 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 24,048 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 22,234 miles

VIN number barely visible

Pass 1 Oct 2022 21,816 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake linkage worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm/shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

throttle slightly stiff in operation

Pass 15 Jun 2021 21,808 miles

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 21,642 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 21,590 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 21,440 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 21,300 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 21,300 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 21,206 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 20,987 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 20,987 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 20,951 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 20,939 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 20,066 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 20,064 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 19,380 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 19,379 miles

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 18,920 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2007 18,920 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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E49 VKY is a 1987 Yamaha RD125 in Red with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1987 Yamaha RD125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 24,294 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 RD125 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E49 VKY, 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 39 years old, this Yamaha RD125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E49 VKY is a 1987 Yamaha RD125, first registered on 27 October 1987.

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