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R739 DRJ

1998 Yamaha DT125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

16,474 mi
Last recorded16,474 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha DT12517,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR739 DRJ
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 16,474 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 16,109 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 15,776 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 15,698 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2019 15,685 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 15,304 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 15,304 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure rear mudguard loose(no pins) (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel no rear brake (1.1.2 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 May 2016 15,049 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2016 15,049 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing power valve cap (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 14,780 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear brake dragging slightly

Pass 10 Aug 2013 14,185 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 14,113 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 14,034 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 14,034 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 20 May 2011 14,020 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 14,020 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 13,822 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

rear tyre pressure low

Fail 1 Apr 2010 13,822 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle deteriorated and function impaired (1.4.2a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

rear tyre pressure low

Pass 24 Jan 2009 11,032 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 11,029 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 8,845 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 8,145 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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R739 DRJ is a 1998 Yamaha DT125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R739 DRJ, 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 R739 DRJ registered?

R739 DRJ is a 1998 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 18 June 1998.

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