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F699 TGL

1988 Yamaha DT125R

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,953 mi
Last recorded8,953 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Yamaha DT125R25,987 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF699 TGL
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125R
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 8,953 miles

Battery voltage low

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 8,953 miles

Battery voltage low

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 8,953 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 8,953 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

How Reliable is the Yamaha DT125R?

Based on 1,128 MOT tests across 156 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
412
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
156
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Wheel spoke excessively loose 20
Drive chain worn to excess 19
Horn not working 18
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess 17
Drive chain excessively loose 17
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F699 TGL is a 1988 Yamaha DT125R in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha DT125R models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 25,987 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 DT125R fails its MOT is wheel spoke excessively loose, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F699 TGL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha DT125R typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Yamaha DT125R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F699 TGL is a 1988 Yamaha DT125R, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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