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N504 LMW

1996 Yamaha DT125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

53,868 mi
Last recorded53,868 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Yamaha DT12517,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN504 LMW
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2015 53,868 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 53,868 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 50,152 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

advise condition and operation of front brake, stop light switch

exhaust pipe very close to brake fluid reservoir, recommend check

Fail 28 Jan 2014 50,152 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

advise condition and operation of front brake, stop light switch

exhaust pipe very close to brake fluid reservoir, recommend check

Fail 27 Nov 2012 46,928 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

advise operation of front brake lever switch, recommend check

engine stay bracket bolts loose, recommend attention

Pass 27 Nov 2012 46,928 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

advise operation of front brake lever switch, recommend check

engine stay bracket bolts loose, recommend attention

Fail 14 Oct 2011 44,466 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 44,466 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 44,283 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 42,533 miles

Front Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Chain guard missing

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake component damaged but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 May 2010 39,579 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 20 May 2010 39,578 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 32,466 miles

Front Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Jan 2008 25,999 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 20,830 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 18,246 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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N504 LMW is a 1996 Yamaha DT125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 N504 LMW, 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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N504 LMW is a 1996 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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