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P482 EST

1997 Yamaha DT125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,971 mi
Last recorded24,971 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Yamaha DT12518,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP482 EST
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 24,971 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 24,825 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 24,821 miles

Horn emits 2 or more alternating tones (1.7.3b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 24,312 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 24,312 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 22,378 miles

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 26 Jul 2007 21,184 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 20,804 miles

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

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2006 20,804 miles

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

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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.

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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P482 EST is a 1997 Yamaha DT125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P482 EST, 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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P482 EST is a 1997 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 12 March 1997.

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