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L318 GCY

1993 Yamaha DT125

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

7,752 mi
Last recorded7,752 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Yamaha DT12519,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL318 GCY
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 7,752 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2026 7,751 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 6,510 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 6,162 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 6,148 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 6,093 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 6,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever pivot has excessive free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 5,853 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

chain slack, adjust.

Fail 25 Sep 2017 5,853 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

chain slack, adjust.

Pass 24 Aug 2016 5,851 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 4,907 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 4,880 miles

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

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 2,080 miles

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Pass 29 May 2012 779 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 847 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 847 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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L318 GCY is a 1993 Yamaha DT125 in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1993 Yamaha DT125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 19,048 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 L318 GCY, 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 33 years old, this Yamaha DT125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L318 GCY registered?

L318 GCY is a 1993 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 28 August 1993.

Is L318 GCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L318 GCY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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