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Y147 PVJ

2001 Yamaha DT125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

31,990 mi
Last recorded31,990 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Yamaha DT12515,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY147 PVJ
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2023 31,990 miles

light cracks front tyre

Fail 17 Jun 2023 31,990 miles

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

light cracks front tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2018 30,517 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 30,517 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 26,320 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 26,320 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 25,020 miles

not legal size number plate - but just ok for mot

Fail 20 Jun 2016 25,012 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired dipping sideways-bulb fitted incorrectly? (1.2.3a)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride l/hand swingarm wheel retaining bolt missing (6.2.1h)

Rear position lamp deteriorated and function impaired less than 50% of leds working (1.1.1b)

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

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters incorrect bolts used (6.3.4c)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering front mudguard fouling on horn (2.1.2a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired less than 50% of leds working (1.3.3a)

not legal size number plate - but just ok for mot

Pass 11 Feb 2015 25,615 miles

Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 25,615 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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))

Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 22,523 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 21,112 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 21,112 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 16,038 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 11,477 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 9,428 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2010 9,428 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle dirty and function impaired (1.4.2a)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 5,668 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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Y147 PVJ is a 2001 Yamaha DT125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y147 PVJ, 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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Y147 PVJ is a 2001 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 3 August 2001.

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