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R889 OUS

1998 Yamaha DT125

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,994 mi
Last recorded68,994 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha DT12517,983 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR889 OUS
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 68,994 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 68,994 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 67,848 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2024 67,848 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 67,702 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 62,533 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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R889 OUS is a 1998 Yamaha DT125 in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R889 OUS, 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 R889 OUS registered?

R889 OUS is a 1998 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R889 OUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R889 OUS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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