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H173 JCF

1990 Yamaha DT125R

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,408 mi
Last recorded23,408 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Yamaha DT125R18,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH173 JCF
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125R
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 23,408 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 23,397 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 22,057 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 21,958 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 21,826 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 21,714 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 21,047 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 20,253 miles

bolt missing out of tail pipe

Pass 30 Mar 2012 20,219 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 20,217 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 20,217 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2005 19,070 miles

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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H173 JCF is a 1990 Yamaha DT125R in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1990 Yamaha DT125R models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 18,064 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 H173 JCF, 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 36 years old, this Yamaha DT125R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H173 JCF is a 1990 Yamaha DT125R, first registered on 20 December 1990.

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