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P510 BWP

1997 Yamaha DT125

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

17,845 mi
Last recorded17,845 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha DT12518,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP510 BWP
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 17,845 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 17,731 miles

front tyre cracking

Fail 17 Dec 2021 17,731 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

front tyre cracking

Pass 23 Oct 2020 17,013 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 15,219 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 15,219 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 15,115 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 15,115 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Throttle operating incorrectly stiff (6.2.1f)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 14,061 miles

advise handle bars slighty bent

Fail 11 Jul 2015 14,061 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 12,351 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

front wheel slightly buckled

rear mudguard fixing bolt missing

Fail 19 Mar 2014 12,351 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

front wheel slightly buckled

rear mudguard fixing bolt missing

Pass 14 Aug 2012 11,072 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 6,129 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 5,549 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 5,547 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 3,493 miles

lighting is non standard

Pass 12 Jul 2006 3,488 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 3,488 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

speedometer cable not fitted

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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P510 BWP is a 1997 Yamaha DT125 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P510 BWP, 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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P510 BWP is a 1997 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 12 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P510 BWP shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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