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WA51 LWT

2001 Yamaha DT125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

6,470 mi
Last recorded6,470 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha DT12515,783 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 LWT
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 6,470 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 4,056 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 4,056 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 26,359 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 21,728 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 21,703 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 15,921 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2013 15,921 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2012 11,839 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 11,839 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 8,639 miles

Front Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 55,345 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 48,237 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 37,591 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 37,591 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 37,588 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 36,882 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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WA51 LWT is a 2001 Yamaha DT125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha DT125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 15,783 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 WA51 LWT, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha DT125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WA51 LWT is a 2001 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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