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Y987 BNG

2001 Yamaha Dt 125 R

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

9,127 mi
Last recorded9,127 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Dt 125 R10,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY987 BNG
MakeYamaha
ModelDt 125 R
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 9,127 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 9,093 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 8,973 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 8,805 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 8,794 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jul 2006 7,530 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 7,530 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Dt 125 R?

Based on 2,031 MOT tests across 451 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
922
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
451
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Wheel spoke excessively loose 49
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 44
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 43
Headlamp aim too high 38
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 36
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Y987 BNG is a 2001 Yamaha Dt 125 R in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha Dt 125 R models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 10,425 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 Dt 125 R fails its MOT is wheel spoke excessively loose, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y987 BNG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Dt 125 R typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha Dt 125 R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y987 BNG registered?

Y987 BNG is a 2001 Yamaha Dt 125 R, first registered on 4 May 2001.

Is Y987 BNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y987 BNG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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