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Y488 BCG

2001 Yamaha DT125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

33,191 mi
Last recorded33,191 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Yamaha DT12515,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY488 BCG
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2011 33,191 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

handlebars slightly deformed

Fail 1 Oct 2011 33,191 miles

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

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

handlebars slightly deformed

Pass 25 Sep 2010 29,609 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2010 29,609 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 26,166 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2009 26,154 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 20,480 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 20,480 miles

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)

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 12 May 2007 17,371 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 10,573 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 6 May 2006 10,573 miles

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(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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Y488 BCG 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 Y488 BCG, 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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Y488 BCG is a 2001 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 13 May 2001.

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