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P833 FTO

1997 Yamaha DT125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

42,285 mi
Last recorded42,285 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Yamaha DT12518,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP833 FTO
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 42,285 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 42,285 miles

Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 4,355 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 10,214 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 9,090 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2010 9,083 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 7,033 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 6,314 miles

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

front brake disc rusty!

rear brake caliper guard bolt missing!

Fail 11 Jun 2008 6,314 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

front brake disc rusty!

rear brake caliper guard bolt missing!

Fail 3 May 2008 6,314 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

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

front brake disc rusty!

rear brake caliper guard has a bolt missing!

Pass 27 Feb 2007 5,220 miles

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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P833 FTO is a 1997 Yamaha DT125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P833 FTO, 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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P833 FTO is a 1997 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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