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P148 NWG

1997 Yamaha DT125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,766 mi
Last recorded24,766 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha DT12518,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP148 NWG
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 24,766 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 24,473 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 23,444 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 22,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 22,629 miles

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 22,100 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 21,759 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 20,600 miles

vin no partly ground off//identity still displayed on frame sticker

Pass 7 Apr 2010 18,189 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 18,189 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 15,096 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 14,563 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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P148 NWG is a 1997 Yamaha DT125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha DT125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 18,196 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P148 NWG, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha DT125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P148 NWG registered?

P148 NWG is a 1997 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is P148 NWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P148 NWG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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