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R413 PFJ

1998 Yamaha DT125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests31 (16 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate51.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Yamaha DT12517,983 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR413 PFJ
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 15 fail
Pass 15 May 2025
Fail 15 May 2025

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 Apr 2024

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2024

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 42,214 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 42,082 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls not operating on rear brake lever (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn very uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 41,459 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 41,459 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket excessively loose bolt loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 41,449 miles

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 41,449 miles

Rear Suspension component has excessive wear or free play shock absorber lower bearing (5.3.3 (d))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 38,950 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 38,576 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

no rear foot rest at time of test

Fail 6 Nov 2017 38,576 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

no rear foot rest at time of test

Pass 2 Nov 2016 38,576 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 38,576 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play Rear swing arm excessive play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 30 Jan 2016 38,563 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Handlebars slightly bent

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 37,066 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 23 Dec 2014 37,066 miles

Front Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

head light dip beam pattern poor

Pass 16 Nov 2012 36,784 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 36,784 miles

Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 36,287 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

both tyres on min wear limit

Pass 6 Oct 2010 30,483 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 30,441 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 26,240 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 21,967 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 21,967 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2007 15,904 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 15,904 miles

Front wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Fail 29 Mar 2007 15,902 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Nearside Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 13,768 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 13,768 miles

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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R413 PFJ is a 1998 Yamaha DT125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.6%.

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 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 R413 PFJ, 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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R413 PFJ is a 1998 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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