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NK51 VVF

2001 Yamaha DT125

Pink Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

11,620 mi
Last recorded11,620 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha DT12515,783 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 VVF
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year2001
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 11,620 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 11,596 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 11,361 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 10,844 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 10,003 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 11,077 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 11,077 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 11,079 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 11,077 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 11,077 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

No lights fitted at time of test

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 May 2011 7,522 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 7,522 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 4,986 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 19 Apr 2010 4,986 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 29 Apr 2009 4,936 miles

Rear Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 4,936 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 4,359 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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NK51 VVF is a 2001 Yamaha DT125 in Pink with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha DT125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 15,783 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 NK51 VVF, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha DT125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NK51 VVF registered?

NK51 VVF is a 2001 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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