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LJ54 VZB

2004 Yamaha DT125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

2,199 mi
Last recorded2,199 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Yamaha DT12512,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 VZB
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 2,199 miles

Central Front tyre has cut across tread (not down to cords)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 2,177 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements cracked and detreated (0.1 (d))

Central Front tyre has cut across tread (not down to cords)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 2,069 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fork yoke in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 7 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 7 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 4,147 miles

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 6,400 miles

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 23 May 2017 6,386 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 5,615 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 3,810 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 3,618 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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LJ54 VZB is a 2004 Yamaha DT125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha DT125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 12,955 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 LJ54 VZB, 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 22 years old, this Yamaha DT125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LJ54 VZB is a 2004 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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