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F281 MRJ

1989 Yamaha DT125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,435 mi
Last recorded28,435 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2013
Typical for 1989 Yamaha DT12519,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF281 MRJ
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2013 28,435 miles

Front Brake component defective due to a deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength (3.1.5)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

stud broken fork cap

Pass 16 Jan 2013 28,435 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

stud broken fork cap

Pass 17 Dec 2011 24,576 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 22,919 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

tape on h/l lens

Fail 17 Jan 2011 22,919 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

tape on h/l lens

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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F281 MRJ is a 1989 Yamaha DT125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha DT125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 19,999 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 F281 MRJ, 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 37 years old, this Yamaha DT125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F281 MRJ registered?

F281 MRJ is a 1989 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 3 June 1989.

Is F281 MRJ safe to buy?

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