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N188 HNW

1996 Yamaha DT125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,497 mi
Last recorded26,497 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Yamaha DT12517,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN188 HNW
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2010 26,497 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake back plate(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 26,497 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 26,488 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

front indicators loose

rear bodywork loose

rear indicators loose

plastic twist grip broken

throttle grip loose

Pass 24 Jul 2008 23,128 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 22 Jul 2008 23,128 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 21,684 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 21,684 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 19,366 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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N188 HNW is a 1996 Yamaha DT125 in Black 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 N188 HNW, 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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N188 HNW is a 1996 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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