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Y259 DTV

2001 Yamaha DT125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

12,830 mi
Last recorded12,830 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Yamaha DT12515,783 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY259 DTV
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 12,830 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 21 Aug 2015 12,482 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 12,432 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 12,028 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 12,028 miles

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

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

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 12,028 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

front tyre old and cracked

Fail 2 Sep 2009 12,028 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 12,028 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2008 12,028 miles

Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 12,028 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 11,516 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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Y259 DTV is a 2001 Yamaha DT125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 Y259 DTV, 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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What year was Y259 DTV registered?

Y259 DTV is a 2001 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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