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F778 TGV

1989 Yamaha DT125

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

266 mi
Last recorded266 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Yamaha DT12519,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF778 TGV
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 266 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2026 258 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lever insecure lever adjusting bolt has no lock nut (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Brake pedal insecure rear pedal connecting rod not secure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel spindle locking device missing split pin missing rear wheel spindle (5.2.1 (d))

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed rear side walls cracked/perished> cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected revs hang up when bars turned (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 20,074 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 19,428 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 18,023 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 18,023 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 6 Oct 2010 17,592 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 16,536 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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F778 TGV is a 1989 Yamaha DT125 in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F778 TGV, 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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F778 TGV is a 1989 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 10 June 1989.

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