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FJ51 GAU

2001 Yamaha DT125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

12,190 mi
Last recorded12,190 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha DT12515,783 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 GAU
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 12,190 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2025 12,190 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 11,849 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 11,763 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Feb 2017 11,406 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 10,973 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. Both sides (4.2.2)

Number plate may not comply to current regulations

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

front brake hose rubbing on clutch lever

Pass 24 Oct 2013 10,973 miles

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

n/s front shocker boot split

Fail 15 Oct 2013 10,973 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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

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

n/s front shocker boot split

Pass 22 Sep 2012 10,919 miles

Rear brake is slightly binding

Fail 22 Aug 2012 10,908 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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

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

rear tyre contaminated with brake fluid

Pass 13 Apr 2011 10,657 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 15,692 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 15,692 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 11,819 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 11,819 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 6,243 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 6,243 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2007 4,529 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 4,271 miles

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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FJ51 GAU is a 2001 Yamaha DT125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha DT125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 15,783 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 FJ51 GAU, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha DT125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FJ51 GAU is a 2001 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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