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Y298 HWJ

2001 Yamaha DT125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

16,623 mi
Last recorded16,623 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Yamaha DT12515,783 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY298 HWJ
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2011 16,623 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 15,932 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

bike presented for test without rear passenger foot rests fitted - not required as off road style bike.

Fail 21 Aug 2008 15,906 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

bike presented for test without rear passenger foot rests fitted - not required as off road style bike.

Pass 5 Mar 2007 10,869 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 10,868 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 9,269 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 9,233 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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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Y298 HWJ is a 2001 Yamaha DT125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y298 HWJ, 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 Y298 HWJ registered?

Y298 HWJ is a 2001 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 16 May 2001.

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