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KV02 VDF

2002 Yamaha DT125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

53,251 mi
Last recorded53,251 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha DT12514,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV02 VDF
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 53,251 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 53,250 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc contaminated with grease (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated with grease (1.1.13 (b))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements characters too small (0.1 (d))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 53,010 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 52,984 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Brake caliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 49,855 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 47,980 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 47,980 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 45,776 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 45,773 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking fuel tap / tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 38,517 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 38,514 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 35,200 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 35,200 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 34,167 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 34,167 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 33,530 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 33,284 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Pass 1 May 2013 32,829 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 30,070 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 24,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Oil leak

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

engine oil level low

Pass 1 Apr 2011 24,800 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

engine oil level low

Pass 22 Oct 2009 24,569 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 23,270 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 23,270 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Offside Handlebar handgrip missing (2.1.1c)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2007 18,898 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 18,898 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 8,956 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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KV02 VDF is a 2002 Yamaha DT125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha DT125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 14,660 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 KV02 VDF, 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 24 years old, this Yamaha DT125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KV02 VDF is a 2002 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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