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AF52 VBY

2002 Yamaha DT125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,443 mi
Last recorded37,443 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha DT12514,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 VBY
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 37,443 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 35,461 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Front tyre sidewall carcking

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

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

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

rear chain adjusters slightly out/not equal both sides

rear mudguard/number plate holder loose

Pass 16 Nov 2021 34,370 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm exactly (5.2.3 (e))

front tyre is slightly perished

Fail 9 Nov 2021 34,356 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel corroded to the extent that control of the motorcycle is likely to be adversely affected (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm exactly (5.2.3 (e))

front tyre is slightly perished

Pass 7 Nov 2020 33,587 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

chain guard missing

front brake pads are slightly low

Pass 8 Nov 2019 32,398 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

chain guard missing

fuel cap seal perishing

fuel line perished

top yoke middle bolt missing unable to come off main nut above it and forks clamped tight

Fail 5 Nov 2019 32,372 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

chain guard missing

fuel cap seal perishing

fuel line perished

top yoke middle bolt missing unable to come off main nut above it and forks clamped tight

Pass 12 Nov 2018 29,843 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

front brake lever slightly bent

no chain guard fitted.

Pass 23 Sep 2017 26,983 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

no chain guard.

Pass 17 Sep 2016 24,264 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

chain guard missing

Pass 7 Oct 2015 21,598 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

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

chain guard is missing

Pass 14 Nov 2013 19,654 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2012 17,518 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 16,484 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 10 Sep 2010 14,557 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 14,533 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 12,177 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 12,166 miles

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 9,926 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 7,707 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 7,685 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

clutch lever pivot worn.

Pass 5 Sep 2006 5,180 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 5,180 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2005 2,173 miles

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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AF52 VBY is a 2002 Yamaha DT125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha DT125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 14,660 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF52 VBY, 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 24 years old, this Yamaha DT125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF52 VBY is a 2002 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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