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R789 LVE

1997 Yamaha DT125R

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

13,444 mi
Last recorded13,444 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR789 LVE
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125R
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 13,444 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2019 13,378 miles

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 9,495 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 9,423 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 6,765 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

How Reliable is the Yamaha DT125R?

Based on 1,128 MOT tests across 156 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
412
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
156
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Wheel spoke excessively loose 20
Drive chain worn to excess 19
Horn not working 18
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess 17
Drive chain excessively loose 17
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R789 LVE is a 1997 Yamaha DT125R in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

The most common reason a Yamaha DT125R fails its MOT is wheel spoke excessively loose, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R789 LVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha DT125R typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha DT125R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R789 LVE registered?

R789 LVE is a 1997 Yamaha DT125R, first registered on 21 October 1997.

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