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R887 TFJ

1998 Yamaha DT125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

15,916 mi
Last recorded15,916 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha DT12517,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR887 TFJ
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 15,916 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 11,844 miles

Front Tyre has slight cracking

Headlamp beam mask fitted

Rear Number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Apr 2018 11,844 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Front Tyre has slight cracking

Rear Number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2016 11,509 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 18,272 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 18,271 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 18,271 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 18,270 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 18,270 miles

Number plate reflector poor

Fail 26 Apr 2010 18,198 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2010 18,198 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 16,933 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 15,372 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 13,794 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 13,760 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2006 12,158 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 12,158 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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R887 TFJ is a 1998 Yamaha DT125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R887 TFJ, 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 R887 TFJ registered?

R887 TFJ is a 1998 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 17 June 1998.

Is R887 TFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R887 TFJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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