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R542 TSL

1998 Yamaha DT125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

32,006 mi
Last recorded32,006 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha DT12517,983 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR542 TSL
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 32,006 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 31,459 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 31,900 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake component is severely distorted (3.1.5)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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

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

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 30,904 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 30,904 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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R542 TSL is a 1998 Yamaha DT125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R542 TSL, 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 R542 TSL registered?

R542 TSL is a 1998 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 15 June 1998.

Is R542 TSL safe to buy?

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