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X978 KNP

2001 Yamaha DT125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,943 mi
Last recorded34,943 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Yamaha DT12515,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX978 KNP
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 34,943 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 34,914 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 34,501 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. buckle in front wheel rim (4.2.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 34,501 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. buckle in front wheel rim (4.2.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 33,826 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

no mirrors fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2015 33,826 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

no mirrors fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2014 33,181 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 33,174 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

pertol cap seal split

clutch lever has no lock nut

Pass 19 Jul 2013 31,107 miles

engine has to be running for lights to opperate propperly

Fail 19 Jul 2013 31,104 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

engine has to be running for lights to opperate propperly

Pass 11 Apr 2012 30,660 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 29,927 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 29,926 miles

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

oil pump control cable incorrect

Pass 6 Mar 2010 25,904 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 25,664 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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X978 KNP is a 2001 Yamaha DT125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X978 KNP, 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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X978 KNP is a 2001 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 6 January 2001.

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