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N121 DYD

1996 Yamaha DT125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,693 mi
Last recorded6,693 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha DT12517,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN121 DYD
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2025 6,693 miles

Front Brake component modification unsafe (1.1.21 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake caliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing ()

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 5,781 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 5,781 miles

Front Wheel spoke missing (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))

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

Chain guard missing ()

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 4,525 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2021 4,515 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 3,755 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 3,351 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 3,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear Motorcycle structure excessively distorted (6.1.1a)

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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N121 DYD is a 1996 Yamaha DT125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha DT125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 17,398 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 N121 DYD, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha DT125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N121 DYD registered?

N121 DYD is a 1996 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 24 April 1996.

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