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F538 RGM

1989 Yamaha DT125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,504 mi
Last recorded25,504 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 1989 Yamaha DT12519,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF538 RGM
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 25,504 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 3 May 2018 25,504 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play linkage bearings loads of play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 25,745 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 24,734 miles

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

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 25,120 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 23,959 miles

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

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Oct 2011 20,760 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

should not be used in darkness bad visibility

Fail 20 Oct 2011 20,757 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Aug 2010 17,681 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 17,679 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 12,292 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Oil leak from engine

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 11,585 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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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F538 RGM is a 1989 Yamaha DT125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F538 RGM, 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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F538 RGM is a 1989 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 6 March 1989.

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