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R388 YAV

1997 Yamaha Dt 125 R

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,854 mi
Last recorded16,854 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Dt 125 R21,434 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR388 YAV
MakeYamaha
ModelDt 125 R
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2008 16,854 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 14,142 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 13,306 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2006 13,306 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha Dt 125 R?

Based on 2,031 MOT tests across 451 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
922
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
451
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Wheel spoke excessively loose 49
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 44
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 43
Headlamp aim too high 38
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 36
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R388 YAV is a 1997 Yamaha Dt 125 R in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Dt 125 R models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 21,434 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Dt 125 R fails its MOT is wheel spoke excessively loose, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R388 YAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Dt 125 R typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha Dt 125 R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R388 YAV registered?

R388 YAV is a 1997 Yamaha Dt 125 R, first registered on 2 September 1997.

Is R388 YAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R388 YAV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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