MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,558 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)
Front Brake performance not tested (3.3)
Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)
Rear Brake performance not tested (3.3)
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Rear Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)
Registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
no front brake
Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
How Reliable is the Yamaha DT125?
Based on 51,558 MOT tests across 7,067 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P278 GRD is a 1997 Yamaha DT125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 P278 GRD, 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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P278 GRD is a 1997 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 7 May 1997.
Is P278 GRD safe to buy?
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