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VTL 358W

1981 Yamaha DT125

Red Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,227 mi
Last recorded20,227 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2011
Typical for 1981 Yamaha DT12514,843 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTL 358W
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2011 20,227 miles

ALL LIGHTS ARE PERMANENTLY DISCONNECTED,AND ONLY TO BE USED DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS,AND NOT TO BE USED AT TIMES OF SERIOUSLY REDUCED VISIBILITY.

CHAIN ROLLER IS WORN.

Pass 24 Jun 2010 20,172 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 20,132 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2008 20,132 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 19,686 miles

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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VTL 358W is a 1981 Yamaha DT125 in Red with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha DT125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 14,843 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 VTL 358W, 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 45 years old, this Yamaha DT125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VTL 358W registered?

VTL 358W is a 1981 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 12 May 1981.

Is VTL 358W safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTL 358W shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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