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J107 BYB

1991 Yamaha DT125

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

6,882 mi
Last recorded6,882 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1991 Yamaha DT12521,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ107 BYB
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 6,882 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 6,882 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 64,079 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 5,648 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 5,633 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Rear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 4,498 miles

Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

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

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

drive chain dry needs attention

Pass 12 May 2012 4,495 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 4,495 miles

Front Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Brake component has an inadequate repair (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Floor brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a) DANGEROUS

Front An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2) DANGEROUS

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake component is fractured (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2008 3,532 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 8,302 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 6 Sep 2006 8,302 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

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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J107 BYB is a 1991 Yamaha DT125 in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 J107 BYB, 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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J107 BYB is a 1991 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 17 August 1991.

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