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P657 EMS

1997 Yamaha DT125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,243 mi
Last recorded6,243 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Yamaha DT12518,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP657 EMS
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 6,243 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2015 6,243 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 5,031 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 1,312 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 12 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 12 miles

Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

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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P657 EMS is a 1997 Yamaha DT125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P657 EMS, 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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What year was P657 EMS registered?

P657 EMS is a 1997 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P657 EMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P657 EMS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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