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YC53 PPJ

2003 Yamaha DT125R

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,257 mi
Last recorded35,257 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha DT125R24,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 PPJ
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125R
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 35,257 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake pedal has long travel but still reaches required effort

Fail 21 Feb 2025 35,257 miles

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

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

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear brake pedal has long travel but still reaches required effort

Pass 7 Oct 2023 33,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 30,986 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 29,545 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 28,184 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 24,192 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha DT125R?

Based on 1,128 MOT tests across 156 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
412
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
156
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Wheel spoke excessively loose 20
Drive chain worn to excess 19
Horn not working 18
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess 17
Drive chain excessively loose 17
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YC53 PPJ is a 2003 Yamaha DT125R in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha DT125R models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 24,063 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha DT125R fails its MOT is wheel spoke excessively loose, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC53 PPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha DT125R typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha DT125R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YC53 PPJ is a 2003 Yamaha DT125R, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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