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R579 JGX

1998 Yamaha Dt 125 R

White Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8 mi
Last recorded8 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Dt 125 R17,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR579 JGX
MakeYamaha
ModelDt 125 R
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 8 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 13,917 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Rear rear footrests missing but grab rail in operation

Fail 5 Jun 2020 13,917 miles

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

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Rear rear footrests missing but grab rail in operation

Pass 2 Aug 2018 12,870 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Rear grab rail is fitted at time of test as no rear footrests are fitted

no indicators fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Sep 2014 12,788 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 12,798 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 12,768 miles

Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 17,307 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 17,307 miles

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 24,373 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 24,204 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 23,205 miles

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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R579 JGX is a 1998 Yamaha Dt 125 R in White with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Dt 125 R models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 17,829 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 R579 JGX, 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 28 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 R579 JGX registered?

R579 JGX is a 1998 Yamaha Dt 125 R, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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