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R979 JBA

1998 Yamaha DT125

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

6,616 mi
Last recorded6,616 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha DT12517,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR979 JBA
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 6,616 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 6,568 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 6,515 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 5,388 miles

chain worn

Pass 5 Feb 2020 5,258 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 5,258 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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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R979 JBA 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 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R979 JBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R979 JBA registered?

R979 JBA is a 1998 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R979 JBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R979 JBA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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