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X840 DOD

2001 Yamaha DT125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

24,088 mi
Last recorded24,088 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha DT12515,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX840 DOD
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 24,088 miles

No lights fitted at the time of the test

Fail 6 May 2025 24,088 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

No lights fitted at the time of the test

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 24,088 miles

play in front fork glands

Fail 1 Oct 2022 24,088 miles

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

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))

Engine mounting/bracket missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing ()

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

lighting masked

tyre slightly off bead

Pass 15 Aug 2020 23,858 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Lighting masked

No chain guard

Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively Mono bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 8 Aug 2020 23,844 miles

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

No chain guard

Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively Mono bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 23,006 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush rear linkage bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

no indicators fitted at time of test

Fail 13 Aug 2019 23,006 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted wrong direction (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Fork yoke insecure top nut loose (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Wheel fixing missing (multiple fixings) spindle cap bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush rear linkage bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

no indicators fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Aug 2018 17,503 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Headlamp light intensity reduced dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

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

no indicators fitted @ time of test

Pass 21 Aug 2017 12,114 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 10,354 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play linkage (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 27 Jun 2016 10,323 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play shock absorber (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play linkage (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside seat bolt missing

Pass 27 Jul 2015 18,384 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 15,998 miles

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 13,159 miles

Chain guard missing

Headlamp main beam warning light not working

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 9,988 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Chain guard missing

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

Handlebars slightly bent but does not affect control of the vehicle

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 7,463 miles

Chain guard missing

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 7,463 miles

Chain guard missing

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 4,033 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 4,033 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

batery condition poor

Pass 22 Oct 2007 3,849 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 3,849 miles

Front Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 2,276 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 2,256 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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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X840 DOD is a 2001 Yamaha DT125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X840 DOD, 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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X840 DOD is a 2001 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 23 February 2001.

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