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P905 MKW

1997 Yamaha DT125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

40,426 mi
Last recorded40,426 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Yamaha DT12518,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP905 MKW
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2011 40,426 miles

beam deflector fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2011 40,410 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 40,133 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Rear Locking devices 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))

Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 38,492 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 36,585 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 36,585 miles

Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 32,806 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 32,806 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 28,383 miles

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

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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P905 MKW is a 1997 Yamaha DT125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P905 MKW, 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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P905 MKW is a 1997 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 15 April 1997.

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