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GKL 29V

1979 Yamaha RS125

Silver Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

23,859 mi
Last recorded23,859 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 1979 Yamaha RS12516,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKL 29V
MakeYamaha
ModelRS125
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 23,859 miles

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

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired backing damaged (1.2.3a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened both spings (2.4A1b(ii))

mask converter fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2016 23,859 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute all indicators (1.5.1c)

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

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired backing damaged (1.2.3a)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride chain split link (6.2.1h)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened both spings (2.4A1b(ii))

mask converter fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2015 23,856 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 23,830 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 22,192 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 22,014 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 21,437 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha RS125?

Based on 453 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

76.6%
Pass Rate
184
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicators not working 8
Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp 7
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 6
reflector on motorcycle missing 6
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6
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GKL 29V is a 1979 Yamaha RS125 in Silver with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1979 Yamaha RS125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 16,259 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha RS125 fails its MOT is direction indicators not working, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GKL 29V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha RS125 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 47 years old, this Yamaha RS125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GKL 29V is a 1979 Yamaha RS125, first registered on 5 October 1979.

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