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F125 VEL

1988 Yamaha DT125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

945 mi
Last recorded945 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 1988 Yamaha DT12519,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF125 VEL
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2014 945 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Chain guard missing

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear mudguard insecure

no indicators fitted at time of test

no rear footrest fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2012 944 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 897 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

registration plate loose

Pass 5 Nov 2010 900 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 720 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 9,792 miles

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

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

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

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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F125 VEL is a 1988 Yamaha DT125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F125 VEL, 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 F125 VEL registered?

F125 VEL is a 1988 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 1 December 1988.

Is F125 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F125 VEL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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