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R443 LVE

1998 Yamaha DT125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

27,570 mi
Last recorded27,570 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha DT12517,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR443 LVE
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 27,570 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 25,855 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 25,577 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 25,566 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 22,203 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 18,659 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 12,058 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 12,048 miles

Central Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2018 7,866 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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R443 LVE is a 1998 Yamaha DT125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R443 LVE, 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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How do I check the history of R443 LVE?

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What year was R443 LVE registered?

R443 LVE is a 1998 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 14 May 1998.

Is R443 LVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R443 LVE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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