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P156 TVF

1996 Yamaha DT125R

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

5,835 mi
Last recorded5,835 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP156 TVF
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125R
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 5,835 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 5,731 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 4,937 miles

Nearside Switchgear loose

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

Throttle cable incorrectly routed

Pass 13 Apr 2018 4,937 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 4,937 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 4,937 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 4,937 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 4,937 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 4,937 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 4,937 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 3,752 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 3,752 miles

Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 3,143 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 3,143 miles

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

front mudguard missing

speedo cable fouling tyre

Pass 9 Nov 2005 3,143 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 3,143 miles

Rear Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha DT125R?

Based on 1,128 MOT tests across 156 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
412
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
156
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Wheel spoke excessively loose 20
Drive chain worn to excess 19
Horn not working 18
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess 17
Drive chain excessively loose 17
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P156 TVF is a 1996 Yamaha DT125R in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

The most common reason a Yamaha DT125R fails its MOT is wheel spoke excessively loose, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P156 TVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha DT125R typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 30 years old, this Yamaha DT125R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P156 TVF is a 1996 Yamaha DT125R, first registered on 10 September 1996.

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