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LOO 356V

1980 Yamaha DT125

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2012
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

4,492 mi
Last recorded4,492 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 1980 Yamaha DT12510,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOO 356V
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2011 4,492 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

lower rear engine bolt missing

water in fork gaitor

Fail 19 Nov 2011 4,492 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

lower rear engine bolt missing

water in fork gaitor

Pass 29 May 2010 16,160 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 25 May 2010 16,160 miles

Front Brake cable excessively corroded (3.2.A1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

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

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 16,159 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Tyre valve stem misaligned which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

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

engine marked 171cc

no indicators fitted

slight mis-alignment in front forks

throttle and clutch cables deteriorated

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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LOO 356V is a 1980 Yamaha DT125 in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha DT125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 10,309 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 LOO 356V, 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 46 years old, this Yamaha DT125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LOO 356V is a 1980 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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