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H493 BPO

1990 Yamaha DT125

Pink Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

24,021 mi
Last recorded24,021 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Yamaha DT12520,321 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH493 BPO
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year1990
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 24,021 miles

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

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

Wheel spoke slightly loose severel (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 19,266 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 14,022 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2023 13,999 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2022 13,573 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 13,407 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 13,407 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 11,662 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 11,662 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2014 9,717 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 9,702 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 16,704 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 16,704 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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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H493 BPO is a 1990 Yamaha DT125 in Pink with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 H493 BPO, 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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What year was H493 BPO registered?

H493 BPO is a 1990 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 28 August 1990.

Is H493 BPO safe to buy?

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