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D298 BSA

1987 Yamaha DT125

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,122 mi
Last recorded22,122 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Yamaha DT12519,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD298 BSA
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 22,122 miles

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 20,524 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 20,524 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 20,523 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 20,431 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 20,239 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 20,182 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 19,939 miles

continental headlamp fitted kick up masked

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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D298 BSA is a 1987 Yamaha DT125 in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1987 Yamaha DT125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 19,266 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 D298 BSA, 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 39 years old, this Yamaha DT125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D298 BSA registered?

D298 BSA is a 1987 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D298 BSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D298 BSA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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