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R755 SFJ

1998 Yamaha DT125

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

26,493 mi
Last recorded26,493 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha DT12517,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR755 SFJ
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 26,493 miles

Rear brake pedal has little reserve travel

Fail 28 Apr 2025 26,493 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 25,359 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 24,004 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 24,004 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 23,653 miles

day time used only

Pass 26 Jun 2013

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

Chain guard missing

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 26 Jun 2013

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Chain guard missing

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 5 May 2012

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012

Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Headlamp missing (1.2.3a)

Headlamp missing (1.2.3a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.4a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 7 Apr 2011

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2010

Chain guard missing

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

no speedo

swing arm bolt defect

Fail 9 Apr 2010

Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

no speedo

swing arm bolt defect

Pass 11 Dec 2008 24,284 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 24,284 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 22,434 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 22,434 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2007 21,444 miles

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

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 20,401 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2005 17,537 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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R755 SFJ is a 1998 Yamaha DT125 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R755 SFJ, 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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R755 SFJ is a 1998 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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