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Y261 GDM

2001 Yamaha DT125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

25,137 mi
Last recorded25,137 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Yamaha DT12515,783 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY261 GDM
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2013 25,137 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 25,133 miles

no idicators fitted at time of test

Fail 13 Sep 2011 25,124 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Stop lamp insecure (1.3.3b)

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

front brake lever impeding on lever cover

Fail 30 Aug 2011 25,099 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

headlamp fairing insecure

front brake lever impeding on lever cover

Pass 5 Mar 2010 23,411 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 22,423 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2009 22,423 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 18,502 miles

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

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 15 Dec 2006 18,502 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

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

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

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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Y261 GDM is a 2001 Yamaha DT125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y261 GDM, 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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Y261 GDM is a 2001 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 11 July 2001.

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