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Y516 WHN

2001 Yamaha DT125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

17,964 mi
Last recorded17,964 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Yamaha DT12515,783 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY516 WHN
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 17,964 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 17,944 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Front Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Chain guard missing ()

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 17,872 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 28 Aug 2020 17,843 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 5 Sep 2019 16,758 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2017 15,133 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 15,133 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute all too fast (1.5.1c)

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate deteriorated cracked (6.3.1d)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 26,919 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 26,919 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 25,731 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 25,590 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 25,431 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 19,930 miles

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 19,930 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 13,824 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 13,824 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 10 Dec 2011 13,338 miles

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

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 13,338 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 13,095 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 13,095 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 12,755 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 12,755 miles

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2006 12,607 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 12,607 miles

Front Headlamp main beam flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

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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Y516 WHN is a 2001 Yamaha DT125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 Y516 WHN, 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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Y516 WHN is a 2001 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 12 May 2001.

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