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S257 MRS

1999 Yamaha Dt 125 R

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

6,893 mi
Last recorded6,893 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Dt 125 R11,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS257 MRS
MakeYamaha
ModelDt 125 R
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 6,893 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 6,802 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 6,503 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 6,497 miles

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Rear pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 6,020 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 5,998 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 May 2008 5,221 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 22 May 2008 5,221 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha Dt 125 R?

Based on 2,031 MOT tests across 451 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
922
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
451
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Wheel spoke excessively loose 49
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 44
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 43
Headlamp aim too high 38
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 36
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S257 MRS is a 1999 Yamaha Dt 125 R in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha Dt 125 R models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 11,936 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 Dt 125 R fails its MOT is wheel spoke excessively loose, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S257 MRS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Dt 125 R typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Yamaha Dt 125 R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S257 MRS registered?

S257 MRS is a 1999 Yamaha Dt 125 R, first registered on 19 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S257 MRS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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