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J557 NKR

1992 Yamaha DT125R

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

24,213 mi
Last recorded24,213 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Yamaha DT125R18,847 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ557 NKR
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125R
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 24,213 miles

DAY TIME USE ONLY

Pass 30 May 2024 24,206 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 24,137 miles

Central Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 24,137 miles

Central Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 23,610 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 23,610 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 21,464 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 21,464 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 21,454 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 20,920 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 5,311 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 5,311 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 5,311 miles

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2010 5,311 miles

Front Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 27,313 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

presented as enduro bike> no indicaters fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2008 27,313 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 Mar 2007 28,662 miles

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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J557 NKR is a 1992 Yamaha DT125R in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1992 Yamaha DT125R models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 18,847 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 J557 NKR, 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 34 years old, this Yamaha DT125R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J557 NKR registered?

J557 NKR is a 1992 Yamaha DT125R, first registered on 14 July 1992.

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