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G218 NFL

1990 Yamaha DT125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,603 mi
Last recorded11,603 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Yamaha DT12520,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG218 NFL
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 11,603 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 11,603 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 11,211 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 10,500 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 19,648 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2013 19,647 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 24,567 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

slight play in bottom shock bush

Pass 5 Aug 2008 22,800 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 22,726 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 19,704 miles

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

Rear Chain guard incomplete (6.2.1c)

Fail 9 Jun 2007 19,693 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Front Upper Front suspension assembly component missing (2.3.1)

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Chain guard missing

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 19,445 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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G218 NFL is a 1990 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 1990 Yamaha DT125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 20,321 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 G218 NFL, 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 36 years old, this Yamaha DT125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G218 NFL is a 1990 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 12 January 1990.

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