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Y818 AVG

2001 Yamaha DT125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

9,270 mi
Last recorded9,270 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Yamaha DT12515,783 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY818 AVG
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 9,270 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front forks seals both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 9,270 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front forks seals both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 8,577 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Central front tyre cracking bad.

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 8,577 miles

Central Rear Footrest missing both missing (rear) (6.2.12 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements too small a plate (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Central front tyre cracking bad.

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 8,225 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 4,497 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 746 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 18 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both (2.3.3)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 16 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both (2.3.3)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 10,954 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Oil leak from engine

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2009 10,941 miles

Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Oil leak from engine

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 7,994 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 1 Dec 2007 7,994 miles

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

Chain guard missing

Pass 11 Nov 2006 6,516 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 4,797 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 4,797 miles

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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Y818 AVG is a 2001 Yamaha DT125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y818 AVG, 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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Y818 AVG is a 2001 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 10 July 2001.

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