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VU02 YHK

2002 Yamaha DT125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2011
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

4,873 mi
Last recorded4,873 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2010
Typical for 2002 Yamaha DT12514,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 YHK
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2010 4,873 miles

Chain guard missing

No lights fitted at time of test

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 4,873 miles

Front Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Chain guard missing

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 4,867 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

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

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

Floor brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Brake performance not tested (3.3) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Chain guard lightly rubbing (6.2.1c)

Front Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Headlamp switch incorrectly wired.

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly bent (2.3.1)

Rear brake binding (NO BRAKE TEST DUE TO CONDITION)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 4,789 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 4,775 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 3,353 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2007 3,326 miles

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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

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

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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VU02 YHK is a 2002 Yamaha DT125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 VU02 YHK, 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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What year was VU02 YHK registered?

VU02 YHK is a 2002 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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