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E880 NAD

1988 Yamaha DT125

Blue Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

628 mi
Last recorded628 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Yamaha DT12519,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE880 NAD
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 628 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2025 512 miles

Daytime Use Only

nearside passenger footrest is worn (does not sit level when deployed for use)

Fail 14 Oct 2019 22,589 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn link arm-frame -pivot arm upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn link arm-frame mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Horn control insecure switchgear loose (7.7 (b))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 22,470 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre as flatspots 4mm to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 22,279 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 21,859 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 21,444 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 21,091 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 20,758 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 20,268 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 19,218 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 19,218 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 18,127 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 17,487 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 17,487 miles

Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 17,061 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 16,678 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 16,145 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 14,697 miles

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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E880 NAD is a 1988 Yamaha DT125 in Blue with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E880 NAD, 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 E880 NAD registered?

E880 NAD is a 1988 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 23 June 1988.

Is E880 NAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E880 NAD shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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