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HW04 BFJ

2004 Yamaha DT125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Yamaha DT12512,955 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW04 BFJ
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2013
Fail 5 Jul 2013

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 33,572 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 31,044 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 30,767 miles

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 30,767 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 27,502 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 27,502 miles

Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 24,606 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 10 Jan 2009 24,606 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.3a)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

clutch adjuster missing

gear lever loose

Fail 1 Jul 2008 24,549 miles

Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Front Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Front Front wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Front Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 20,006 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 20,006 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Chain guard missing

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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HW04 BFJ is a 2004 Yamaha DT125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha DT125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 12,955 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 HW04 BFJ, 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 22 years old, this Yamaha DT125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HW04 BFJ is a 2004 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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