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H501 PRD

1991 Yamaha DT125R

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

8,219 mi
Last recorded8,219 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Yamaha DT125R21,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH501 PRD
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125R
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 8,219 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 8,219 miles

Rear Position lamp not working rear side light not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements rear numberplate to small (0.1 (d))

Rear Stop lamp not working rear stop light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 8,209 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 8,209 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements number plate to small (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 8,059 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 8,059 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 8,058 miles

Front Brake lever has restricted free movement font lever broken so cant use front brake (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test brake efficiency less than 27.5% overall (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

no brake test done as no font brake lever

Pass 23 Jan 2021 5,961 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 3,494 miles

Front tyre slightly perished

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 3,095 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 2,593 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 2,593 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 2,542 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 2,534 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 1,904 miles

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

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

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

Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 1,832 miles

rear brake slightly binding

Pass 27 May 2008 678 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 665 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

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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H501 PRD is a 1991 Yamaha DT125R in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1991 Yamaha DT125R models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 21,662 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 DT125R fails its MOT is wheel spoke excessively loose, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H501 PRD, 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 35 years old, this Yamaha DT125R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H501 PRD is a 1991 Yamaha DT125R, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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