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R526 RDP

1998 Yamaha DT125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

37,440 mi
Last recorded37,440 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha DT12517,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR526 RDP
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 37,440 miles

Nearside Rear rear n/s indicator bracket loose

Rear Lower rear lower main drive chain worn [loose]

Pass 29 Apr 2025 35,635 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front n/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 May 2024 33,270 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 33,265 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Wheel spoke excessively bent (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 May 2024 33,265 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 31,847 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 29,761 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 27,185 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 24,052 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 21,060 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 16,097 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 12,974 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 3 Aug 2013 12,974 miles

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 10,765 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 8,394 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 8,394 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 7,718 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 6,955 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 5,692 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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R526 RDP is a 1998 Yamaha DT125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R526 RDP, 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 R526 RDP registered?

R526 RDP is a 1998 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R526 RDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R526 RDP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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