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WK51 FYU

2001 Yamaha DT125R

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

29,973 mi
Last recorded29,973 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha DT125R14,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 FYU
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125R
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 29,973 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 29,972 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect to small (0.1 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 29,961 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight up and down movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 29,895 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 29,891 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition cannot be checked ******** non runner******** (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect no oil? (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))

Fuel system component leaking from carb (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested ******** non runner******** (4.1.2 (b))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements not loud enough-but non runner (7.7 (c))

Rear Brake pedal insecure lever pivot locking device missing (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working ******** non runner******** (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear suspension linkage frame mount bush missing? (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements not mounted vertically (0.1 (d))

Registration plate incorrect too small (0.1 (c))

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

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock fouling on clutch cable (2.1.4 (c))

Front Brake component modification adversely affecting braking performance lever not fitted correctly-spring wedged between lever and master cyl pistn (1.1.21 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Drive chain sprocket so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel damaged or distorted to the extent that control of the motorcycle is likely to be adversely affected very bent (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel more than one fixing missing swingarm end security bolts missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively very worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

chain guide broken

Pass 4 Apr 2019 29,063 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 21 Sep 2012

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 27,781 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 25,684 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 25,684 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 22,700 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 22,700 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 18,480 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 16,575 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 16,575 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 15,814 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha DT125R?

Based on 1,128 MOT tests across 156 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
412
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
156
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Wheel spoke excessively loose 20
Drive chain worn to excess 19
Horn not working 18
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess 17
Drive chain excessively loose 17
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WK51 FYU is a 2001 Yamaha DT125R in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha DT125R models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 14,924 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha DT125R fails its MOT is wheel spoke excessively loose, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WK51 FYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha DT125R typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha DT125R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WK51 FYU is a 2001 Yamaha DT125R, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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