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P817 UMW

1997 Yamaha DT125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

24,254 mi
Last recorded24,254 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Yamaha DT12518,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP817 UMW
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 24,254 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 24,250 miles

Direction indicator not working all (1.5.1c)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

number plate cracked

Pass 1 May 2015 18,314 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 15,085 miles

Headlight dim on low beam

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

Steering slightly impeded by wiring harness

Throttle slow returning

Fail 24 Apr 2014 15,079 miles

Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

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

Headlight dim on low beam

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

Steering slightly impeded by wiring harness

Throttle slow returning

Pass 17 Apr 2013 4,253 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 4,253 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

lock nut missing on front brake lever

Pass 9 Mar 2012 21,529 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Chain guard missing

Fail 2 Mar 2012 21,520 miles

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

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

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Chain guard missing

Fail 9 Jan 2012 21,485 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 22,662 miles

Brake fluid reservoir slightly damaged (3.2.B1b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 22,662 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid reservoir slightly damaged (3.2.B1b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2009 22,660 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Brake master cylinder slightly damaged (3.2.B1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 19,035 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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P817 UMW is a 1997 Yamaha DT125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P817 UMW, 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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P817 UMW is a 1997 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 23 April 1997.

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