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HTA 101Y

1983 Yamaha RD125

Red Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

27,312 mi
Last recorded27,312 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2020
Typical for 1983 Yamaha RD12521,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTA 101Y
MakeYamaha
ModelRD125
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2020 27,312 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 27,297 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 27,187 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 27,187 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 25,836 miles

Oil Warning Light On

Pass 19 Feb 2011 22,370 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 20,585 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010 20,585 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Rear Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 20,579 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Nearside Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 17,499 miles

Chain guard missing

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

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

slightly spongey front brake

How Reliable is the Yamaha RD125?

Based on 4,025 MOT tests across 993 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
166
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
993
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 63
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 50
Headlamp aim too high 46
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 43
wheel bearings have excessive free play 43
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HTA 101Y is a 1983 Yamaha RD125 in Red with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1983 Yamaha RD125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 21,489 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 RD125 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HTA 101Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha RD125 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 43 years old, this Yamaha RD125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HTA 101Y is a 1983 Yamaha RD125, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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