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RA51 RWU

2002 Yamaha DT125

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

30,785 mi
Last recorded30,785 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Yamaha DT12514,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 RWU
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 30,785 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 30,785 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 29,400 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 51,531 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 30 May 2013 51,531 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 51,443 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 48,132 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 48,132 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 43,154 miles

Drive chain slightly loose

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp mask fitted at time of test

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

Fail 8 Dec 2010 42,895 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

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

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

Battery low

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp mask fitted at time of test

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 38,648 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

front tyre starting to split in tread area

Fail 27 Nov 2009 38,647 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

front tyre starting to split in tread area

Pass 2 Nov 2007 34,512 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 30,890 miles

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

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 18 Jan 2007 30,576 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

clutch control lever bent

Pass 11 Jan 2006 24,641 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 24,641 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front tyre in poor condition, tread worn low with cracks starting to form - low tyre pressure

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
Full Yamaha DT125 reliability report

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RA51 RWU is a 2002 Yamaha DT125 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha DT125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 14,660 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 RA51 RWU, 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 24 years old, this Yamaha DT125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RA51 RWU is a 2002 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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