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E983 FPN

1988 Yamaha DT125

White Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,410 mi
Last recorded29,410 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Yamaha DT12519,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE983 FPN
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 29,410 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 29,408 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 28,722 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 28,619 miles

1/ silght damage to rear brake disc and becoming worn

Fail 2 May 2018 28,618 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Offside Rear Rear suspension component loose lock nut (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

1/ silght damage to rear brake disc and becoming worn

Pass 28 Sep 2016 28,350 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 28,350 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 22,230 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 14 May 2012 27,152 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Fuel cap mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.2c)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 24,045 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2011 24,020 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 20,905 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front and rear tyre pressure low 10 psi

Pass 19 Mar 2010 20,905 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front and rear tyre pressure low 10 psi

Pass 8 Aug 2008 19,776 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 8 Aug 2008 19,776 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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E983 FPN is a 1988 Yamaha DT125 in White with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E983 FPN, 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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E983 FPN is a 1988 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 27 June 1988.

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