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T148 RPT

1999 Yamaha DT125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

22,761 mi
Last recorded22,761 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Yamaha DT12518,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT148 RPT
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 22,761 miles

Rear brake hose slight damage

headlamp deteriorated

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear brake calliper slight play

Fail 18 Mar 2016 22,758 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear brake calliper slight play

Rear brake hose slight damage

headlamp deteriorated

rear mudguard insecure

Pass 23 Mar 2015 21,114 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

rear caliper bleed nipple been blanked off

Chain guard missing

Fail 4 Mar 2015 21,108 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

strongly advised not be ridden

Chain guard missing

Pass 10 Sep 2013 20,147 miles

brake lever worn front

grips loose on handle bars

Fail 6 Sep 2013 20,147 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

brake lever worn front

grips loose on handle bars

Pass 15 Oct 2010 17,538 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 17,491 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 7,964 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 7,959 miles

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Front Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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

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

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 5,118 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 16,657 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 16,657 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2006 16,581 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 16,581 miles

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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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T148 RPT is a 1999 Yamaha DT125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha DT125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 18,039 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 T148 RPT, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha DT125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T148 RPT is a 1999 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 21 May 1999.

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