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R27 FGN

1997 Yamaha DT125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

20,678 mi
Last recorded20,678 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Yamaha DT12518,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 FGN
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2010 20,678 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 20,678 miles

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

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 19,351 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2009 19,351 miles

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 18,399 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2008 18,399 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 13,635 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 9,348 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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R27 FGN is a 1997 Yamaha DT125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R27 FGN, 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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What year was R27 FGN registered?

R27 FGN is a 1997 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 22 December 1997.

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