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R171 RJB

1998 Yamaha DT125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,999 mi
Last recorded49,999 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha DT12517,983 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR171 RJB
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 6 Jun 2025 49,999 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 49,999 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 49,999 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 49,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 49,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 49,999 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 49,999 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 49,999 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 49,999 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 49,999 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 49,999 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 49,999 miles

No Chain Guard Fitted

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 49,999 miles

Head Bearings slightly Tight

No chain Guard fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2011 49,999 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 49,999 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 49,295 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 46,934 miles

MOT For daylight use only.

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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R171 RJB is a 1998 Yamaha DT125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha DT125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 17,983 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R171 RJB, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha DT125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R171 RJB registered?

R171 RJB is a 1998 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 2 June 1998.

Is R171 RJB safe to buy?

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