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D997 YNO

1987 Yamaha DT125

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

28,088 mi
Last recorded28,088 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 1987 Yamaha DT12519,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD997 YNO
MakeYamaha
ModelDT125
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 28,088 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 27,751 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 27,688 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 27,688 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 23,802 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 23,802 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 23,782 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 23,782 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 23,690 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 13 May 2016 19,987 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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D997 YNO is a 1987 Yamaha DT125 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D997 YNO, 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 D997 YNO registered?

D997 YNO is a 1987 Yamaha DT125, first registered on 30 June 1987.

Is D997 YNO safe to buy?

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