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P159 PYA

1997 Yamaha Dt 125 R

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

23,719 mi
Last recorded23,719 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Dt 125 R21,434 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 PYA
MakeYamaha
ModelDt 125 R
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2009 23,719 miles
Fail 26 May 2008 23,710 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 21,662 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 18,774 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 29 Mar 2006 18,774 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 6 Feb 2006 18,746 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha Dt 125 R?

Based on 2,031 MOT tests across 451 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
922
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
451
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Wheel spoke excessively loose 49
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 44
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 43
Headlamp aim too high 38
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 36
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P159 PYA is a 1997 Yamaha Dt 125 R in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Dt 125 R models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 21,434 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 Dt 125 R fails its MOT is wheel spoke excessively loose, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P159 PYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Dt 125 R typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha Dt 125 R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P159 PYA registered?

P159 PYA is a 1997 Yamaha Dt 125 R, first registered on 3 July 1997.

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