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Y493 PTU

2001 Yamaha DT125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

13,194 mi
Last recorded13,194 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Yamaha DT12515,783 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY493 PTU
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 13,194 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 10,102 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 10,102 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 8,862 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 8,862 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 8,732 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

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

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

hazzard lights not working

Pass 24 May 2013 6,341 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 6,295 miles

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

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 6,207 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 6,154 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 4,183 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 20,955 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 16,744 miles

Handlebar handgrip missing (2.1.1c)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 1 May 2007 16,744 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 16,744 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

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

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

Front Fork yoke deformed (2.1.1b)

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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

Handlebar handgrip missing (2.1.1c)

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

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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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Y493 PTU is a 2001 Yamaha DT125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 Y493 PTU, 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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Y493 PTU is a 2001 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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