MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,553 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Chain guard missing ()
Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering rear mud guard slightly loose (2.1.2e)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Mudguard insecure ()
Rear suspension bush has slight free play lower shock bush & linkage (2.4.A2a(i))
oil warning light active
Chain guard missing ()
Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering rear mud guard slightly loose (2.1.2e)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Mudguard insecure ()
Rear suspension bush has slight free play lower shock bush & linkage (2.4.A2a(i))
oil warning light active
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play linkage (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
chain guard missing
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play linkage (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
chain guard missing
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front wheel spindle loose (2.3.3a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)
Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)
Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
How Reliable is the Yamaha DT125?
Based on 51,558 MOT tests across 7,067 vehicles.
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R296 EDV is a 1997 Yamaha DT125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 R296 EDV, 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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R296 EDV is a 1997 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 24 December 1997.
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