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R284 KDS

1998 Yamaha DT125

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,781 mi
Last recorded26,781 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha DT12517,983 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR284 KDS
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 26,781 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 26,619 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 20,382 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 14,000 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 14,000 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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R284 KDS is a 1998 Yamaha DT125 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R284 KDS, 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 R284 KDS registered?

R284 KDS is a 1998 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R284 KDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R284 KDS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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