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W79 ULW

2000 Yamaha Dt 125 R

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

24,270 mi
Last recorded24,270 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Dt 125 R14,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW79 ULW
MakeYamaha
ModelDt 125 R
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2024 24,270 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose various spokes loose (5.2.2 (d))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Riders seat insecure attached to mud guard and rear lights (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively bushes and pins worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake spongy

speedo not working

Pass 15 May 2023 24,270 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose Front wheel has 2 loose spokes (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively Rear suspension link has wear in the bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 24,270 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose Front wheel has 2 loose spokes (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively Rear suspension link has wear in the bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear reflector missing fitted new reflector (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2022 24,270 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 May 2022 24,270 miles

Front Brake caliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 19,619 miles

front brake spongy

Fail 2 Jan 2021 19,612 miles

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 17,643 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 16,081 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 16,081 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2014 14,932 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 13,924 miles

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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W79 ULW is a 2000 Yamaha Dt 125 R in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha Dt 125 R models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 14,035 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 W79 ULW, 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 26 years old, this Yamaha Dt 125 R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W79 ULW is a 2000 Yamaha Dt 125 R, first registered on 5 June 2000.

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