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L347 VPO

1994 Yamaha DT125

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

19,009 mi
Last recorded19,009 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 1994 Yamaha DT12516,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL347 VPO
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 19,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 19,009 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 19,009 miles

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

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 19,009 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

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

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 19,009 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

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

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 19,007 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 19,012 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 19,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 19,007 miles

Chain guard missing

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 19,007 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Offside Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Chain guard missing

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

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

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

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

no cap on the two stroke oil tank just a piece of tissue and an elastic band

the front brake is slightly notchy in operation

the petrol filler cap sealing washer is slightly perished

when the horn was first pressed it did not function but after a few goes it started to work ok

Pass 10 Apr 2012 19,007 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 19,007 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Clutch lever post is insecure.

Pass 11 Apr 2011 19,007 miles

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

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 10 Apr 2011 19,007 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

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

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 19,000 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 19,000 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 19,000 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

advise + the front brake is noisey on operation

Fail 4 Sep 2008 19,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Clutch lever incorrectly positioned. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

advise + the battery is flat

advise + the front brake is noisey on operation

Pass 6 Jul 2007 18,938 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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L347 VPO is a 1994 Yamaha DT125 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1994 Yamaha DT125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 16,999 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 L347 VPO, 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 32 years old, this Yamaha DT125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L347 VPO is a 1994 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 7 June 1994.

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