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P903 HBL

1996 Yamaha DT125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,083 mi
Last recorded46,083 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha DT12517,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP903 HBL
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 46,083 miles

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 46,083 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 46,083 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 44,441 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 44,441 miles

Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly rev increase when steering is turned (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2019 44,430 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Throttle operating incorrectly Revs increase when bars turned. (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 44,377 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick front (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick rear (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing ()

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 43,304 miles

Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 41,688 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 40,011 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 40,011 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 36,840 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 36,840 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer torn (7.2.2c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 34,177 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2010 34,177 miles

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (1.6) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 17 May 2010 34,177 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

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

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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P903 HBL is a 1996 Yamaha DT125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha DT125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 17,398 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 P903 HBL, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha DT125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P903 HBL is a 1996 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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