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Y546 OPV

2001 Yamaha DT125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

34,249 mi
Last recorded34,249 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha DT12515,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY546 OPV
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 34,249 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 33,448 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 32,476 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 24,626 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2021 24,626 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 27,785 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 27,785 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2020 27,407 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2018 24,253 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 30,010 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 26,899 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 24,409 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 24,408 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Chain guard missing

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 23,029 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 23,029 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 21,903 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 21,864 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 16,864 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 16,864 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 14 Jul 2007 9,743 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 9,743 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 6,030 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 21 Jul 2006 5,983 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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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Y546 OPV is a 2001 Yamaha DT125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 Y546 OPV, 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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Y546 OPV is a 2001 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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