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X308 OLC

2001 Yamaha DT125R

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Yamaha DT125R14,924 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX308 OLC
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125R
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Registration plate slightly loose caused by the rear mudguard (0.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2022

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 158 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal insecure rear brake pedal securing bolt split pin missing (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Drive chain sprocket excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced hi & low beams on at the same time on low beam (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))

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

Stop lamp not working front & rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

nearside handlebar switch loose

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2021
Fail 3 Apr 2021

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking rear brake banjo bolt insecure (1.1.11 (b))

Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 30,460 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 30,460 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 23,400 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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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X308 OLC is a 2001 Yamaha DT125R in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X308 OLC, 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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X308 OLC is a 2001 Yamaha DT125R, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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