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R598 MSA

1998 Yamaha DT125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

16,440 mi
Last recorded16,440 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha DT12517,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR598 MSA
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 16,440 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush linkage (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 16,213 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 16,210 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 15,032 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 15,030 miles

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 12,858 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 12,856 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly Jamming on (6.2.1f)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 16,099 miles

high beam tell tail light not working

no panel lights

Fail 17 Nov 2014 16,067 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

high beam tell tail light not working

no panel lights

Pass 21 Jun 2013 7,156 miles

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

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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R598 MSA is a 1998 Yamaha DT125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R598 MSA, 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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R598 MSA is a 1998 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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