CarVerify

Free Car Check

H281 TAO

1990 Yamaha DT125

Red Petrol 124cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

10,807 mi
Last recorded10,807 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Yamaha DT12520,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationH281 TAO
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 10,807 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 10,719 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 10,274 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 10,071 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 9,729 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 9,560 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 9,476 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 9,287 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 9,021 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 8,795 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 7,383 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 6,164 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 5,894 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 5,894 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 5,863 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
Full Yamaha DT125 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

H281 TAO is a 1990 Yamaha DT125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 H281 TAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H281 TAO?

You can check the full history of H281 TAO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H281 TAO registered?

H281 TAO is a 1990 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 8 August 1990.

Is H281 TAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H281 TAO shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H281 TAO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H281 TAO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.