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T149 SHR

1999 Yamaha DT125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

37,399 mi
Last recorded37,399 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha DT12518,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT149 SHR
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 37,399 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 37,399 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 37,399 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 37,600 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 37,499 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 37,399 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 May 2014 25,077 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 31 May 2013 25,030 miles

Chain guard missing

Fuel cap slightly damaged but function not impaired

Handlebars slightly bent and slightly misaligned

Headlamp tell-tale light not working

Fail 23 May 2013 25,027 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Chain guard missing

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Fuel cap slightly damaged but function not impaired

Handlebars slightly bent and slightly misaligned

Headlamp tell-tale light not working

Speedometer not working

Pass 16 Dec 2011 34,309 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 26,746 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 48,775 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2010 48,652 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 43,477 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 43,477 miles

Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 42,400 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 42,400 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 38,220 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2007 38,175 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 33,957 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 33,956 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 29,945 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (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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T149 SHR is a 1999 Yamaha DT125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 T149 SHR, 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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What year was T149 SHR registered?

T149 SHR is a 1999 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 27 May 1999.

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