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H543 BUF

1991 Yamaha DT125

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

46,829 mi
Last recorded46,829 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Yamaha DT12521,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH543 BUF
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 46,829 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 46,816 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 46,803 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 46,786 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 46,781 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Chain guard missing ()

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned over to right (2.4 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2018 46,778 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Chain guard missing ()

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

Forks slightly corroded both (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly loose sprocket nut loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned to the right (2.4 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 46,193 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

Rear Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 44,714 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 44,255 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 18 May 2015 44,255 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 2 May 2014 36,698 miles

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

front and rear brake fluid low no leak detected

surface rust on areas of frame

Fail 2 May 2014 36,683 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

front and rear brake fluid low no leak detected

surface rust on areas of frame

Pass 11 Sep 2012 34,750 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 34,723 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2010 34,414 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 33,114 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 32,129 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 28,491 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 24,120 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
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H543 BUF is a 1991 Yamaha DT125 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1991 Yamaha DT125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 21,484 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 H543 BUF, 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 35 years old, this Yamaha DT125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H543 BUF is a 1991 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 1 March 1991.

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