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D749 ELB

1987 Yamaha RD125

Blue Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

11,877 mi
Last recorded11,877 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 1987 Yamaha RD12524,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD749 ELB
MakeYamaha
ModelRD125
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 11,877 miles

front forks damp

wear in gear selector pedal pivot

Pass 19 Jul 2013 11,776 miles

front forks damp

rear in rear brake pedal piviot borderline

wear in chain

wear in rear swing arm bushes borderline

Pass 5 Jul 2012 11,699 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 11,533 miles

fluctuation on rear brakes

front shockers damp

wear in front suspension legs

Fail 12 May 2011 11,532 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Offside Rear Upper Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

fluctuation on rear brakes

front shockers damp

wear in front suspension legs

Pass 11 Jun 2010 11,024 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 11 Jun 2010 11,024 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

How Reliable is the Yamaha RD125?

Based on 4,025 MOT tests across 993 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
166
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
993
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 63
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 50
Headlamp aim too high 46
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 43
wheel bearings have excessive free play 43
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D749 ELB is a 1987 Yamaha RD125 in Blue with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1987 Yamaha RD125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 24,294 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 RD125 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D749 ELB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha RD125 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 39 years old, this Yamaha RD125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D749 ELB registered?

D749 ELB is a 1987 Yamaha RD125, first registered on 1 January 1987.

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